Sioux Heart, Iowa — Authorities say a toddler was killed early Saturday night in a motorized vehicle accident that occurred at a farm residence close to Sioux Heart.
In accordance with the Sioux County Sheriff’s Workplace, the mishap occurred shortly earlier than 6:00 Saturday night (Could sixth) at a farm residence on 420th Avenue, 4 miles southwest of Sioux Heart.
Deputies say 30-year-old Christopher Maassen of Sioux Heart, was driving a 2011 GMC Yukon on the property. He stopped to unhook a trailer; when he started driving away, he struck 20-month-old, Walker Maassen.
The toddler was transported by Sioux Heart Ambulance to Sioux Heart Well being, the place he was pronounced lifeless, in accordance with authorities.
The Sioux County Sheriff’s Workplace was assisted by the Sioux Heart Fireplace Division, Sioux Heart Ambulance, Sioux Heart Police Division, and the Iowa State Patrol.