SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a Halloween accident arrested 23-year-old Caleb Leivian of Wichita.
Just after 9p.m. Sunday, police working in the area of Douglas and Broadview were alerted by a citizen that someone had been hit by a car, according to Officer Trevor Macey.
Police located a 4-year-old boy who had been struck by a westbound vehicle on Douglas. EMS and Fire Department personnel responded to treat the child, who was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. He has since been released.
Officers learned that the child was trick-or-treating in the area and had gone into the street where he was struck by the vehicle.
The driver, identified as Leivian, was arrested on scene after an investigation revealed signs of impairment. He was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges of Aggravated Battery; DUI Causing great bodily harm, DUI; 2nd conviction, No proof of insurance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The case will be presented to the District Attorney’s Office.
A family member established a GoFundMe page to assist with the expenses.