an update posted by a family friend on gofundme, which was set up to help the mareer family with expenses, explains that subhan’s body showed signs of oxygen deprivation.
“the father called for help, and thankfully, a passerby was able to cut the seatbelt,” the family friend said.
emergency responders rushed subhan to a hospital in oshawa and he was then transferred to sick kids in toronto. the boy remained in a coma and died several days later.
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subhan had been a student at jack miner public school in whitby and “excited” to start high school in the fall, haseeb said on gofundme.
“he was a bright and happy child according to everyone who knew him — friends, family, strangers.”
“if anyone was in that location, parked beside the car, walking past it in the lot – please reach out and share anything you might know, no matter how trivial it may seem,” haseeb pleaded. “in particular, there was a tesla parked right in front of our car that may have had a clear view of the inside of the van.”
police are urging anyone who was at the oshawa centre between 3:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. on aug. 16 and has video or information to call investigators at 905-579-1520, ext. 2739.
“our thoughts remain with his family, who we will continue to stay in contact with, offering them support during this difficult time,” bortoluss said.