THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE RELEASE
On 01/19/23 around 12:05 am, Danville Police responded to the OSF Emergency Room in reference to a three-year-old female child being treated for serious injuries. Upon arrival, officers met with family members who stated the child had been injured at home from falling down a flight of stairs. Medical personnel attempted to provide treatment for the child but she was unresponsive and pronounced deceased. Preliminary medical reports suggest the child died of blunt force trauma. Danville Police are currently investigating this incident and the nature of the injuries. Further updates will be provided once more information is available for release.
The investigation into this incident continues and no other information is being released at this time.
Anyone who has information regarding this incident is asked to call Danville Police at (217) 431-2250. Or you can call Vermilion County Crime Stoppers at (217) 446-TIPS
