ALIQUIPPA, Pa. -- On the eve of her first birthday, Trinity Moon suffered a horrific burn.

Police say her mother was preparing for the party by making pasta on the stove.

She lost her footing and the boiling water went on her and her baby.

Chief Ralph Pallante said, “She back tracked in the kitchen, hit the child’s walker and the boiling water fell out.”

Mother and child had to go to the hospital but after fighting for five days, Trinity died from complications from the third degree burns that covered half her body.

Pallante said they are investigating the incident, but believe it was an unfortunate accident.