Sheriff’s Office Says Investigation Remains Ongoing
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a toddler died following a vehicle accident in Sevier County.
According to Tyler Basler, a preliminary investigation indicates a 21-month-old girl was critically injured after falling and being struck by a vehicle driven by a family friend on Happy Hollow Lane in Sevierville.
Deputies and detectives with the sheriff’s office responded to the scene along with personnel from the Sevier County Ambulance Service and other emergency responders.
Despite lifesaving efforts by first responders, the child died Tuesday from her injuries.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the child’s family during this difficult time,” Basler said.
Authorities have not released the child’s identity, and no additional details about the circumstances surrounding the incident have been made public.
The investigation remains active as detectives continue reviewing the incident.
No further information has been released.
