SEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement continue their investigation weekend pedestrian accident that left a child dead.
Just after 5:30p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to a traffic collision involving a pedestrian, later identified as 12-year-old Esamay Heese, and a motor vehicle in 7000 block of W. 13th Street in Wichita, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.
First responders found the girl who had been struck by a westbound Jeep SUV. EMS transported her to a local hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. Friends of the family have established an online fundraiser to assist them.
The Wichita Police Department's Critical Accident Team is conducting a thorough investigation, interviewing witnesses to gather additional information on the incident.
Anyone with information regarding this incident who has not yet spoken to investigators is encouraged to contact the Wichita Police Department at 316-268-4407. For those wishing to remain anonymous, please reach out to Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.