Summary:
The family of a four-year-old boy who was killed riding his scooter outside his home in California has released a statement asking people to be 'a little more mindful' about the dangers of scooters.

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A young boy was killed the day after Christmas while riding a scooter he had received just one day earlier as a present. Roman Martinez of Upland, California was in front of his home on his new electric Razor scooter on Friday when he accidentally rode into the path of an oncoming car. He was airlifted to the Loma Linda University Medical Center where he later died. Scroll down for video . Tragedy: Ramon Martinez (above) was killed on Friday when he rode his scooter into the path of an oncoming car . Scene: It all happened outside his home in Upland, California (above) 'The juvenile rode out of the driveway directly into the path of the oncoming Honda,' said a report released by the California Highway Patrol which was obtained by KTLA. The driver of the car then 'applied her brakes but was unable to stop prior to colliding with the juvenile.' The driver stayed on the scene and was not taken into custody. The boy's godmother, Kathy Barnes, was still having trouble dealing with the tragedy. 'I just think people need to be a little more mindful, especially in neighborhoods,' she said. 'This is a neighborhood. Kids live here.' As for Martinez, she said that the young boy was a 'really good kid' who was 'always happy' and had a 'good sense of adventure.'