Toddler Dies After Being Struck by Car at Sevierville Pumpkin Patch
A 21-month-old toddler died after being hit by a car at a pumpkin patch in Sevierville, Tennessee. The incident occurred when the child fell and was struck by a vehicle driven by a family friend, according to the Sevier County…
Lafayette, IN, October 29, 2026 —
A 21-month-old toddler died after being struck by a car at a pumpkin patch in Sevierville, Tennessee, according to information from the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office.
The child fell and was then hit by a vehicle driven by a family friend, the sheriff’s office said. The summary of the incident does not provide the date or time, the name of the pumpkin patch, or the identities of the child and driver.
The child’s mother stated that the toddler was with a babysitter without her permission. Further details about the circumstances surrounding the babysitting arrangement were not provided.
The investigation is ongoing, according to the information available. No additional findings or conclusions have been reported. The summary does not specify whether any citations or charges have been issued, or provide details about the vehicle or the exact sequence of events beyond the child falling and being struck.
The sheriff’s office was identified as the source of the account of how the collision occurred. The available information does not include further statements from the family, the driver, or the pumpkin patch. Details about any safety measures at the location or the status of the investigation were also not provided.
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