Jun 14, 2020

Sheriff: 1-year-old Kansas girl died after being struck by car

Posted Jun 14, 2020 10:00 AM

OSAGE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal car-pedestrian accident and have identified the victim as 1-year-old Robin Sowers of Melvern.

Just after 5p.m. Friday, the Osage County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a car/pedestrian accident in the city of Melvern on private property, according to Sheriff Laurie Dunn.

A child was struck by a vehicle driven by Jenna L Pollard, 24, of Melvern in a private drive.

Osage County deputies, Osage County EMS, Osage County Fire District #3 – Melvern, and Lifesave air ambulance responded to the scene.

The child was transported to a Topeka hospital by Osage County EMS in critical condition and later pronounced deceased.

The accident is still under investigation, according to the sheriff.