News release from DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office
AUGUST 30, 2024
SHERIFF JAYSON RICHARDSON
DESOTO PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE

At 12:25pm today, August, 30th, 2024, a call was received by a 911 dispatcher regarding a two year old male child believed to have been struck by a vehicle in the 1200 block of Sloan Road off of Highway 175.

First Responders immediately made their way to the location at which time the child was transported by family to the nearby Fire District #8. From there, the child was transported to DeSoto Regional in Mansfield where he was pronounced deceased.

While this incident does appear to be a tragic accident, further details will be withheld at this moment in time so a proper investigation can take place. It is a day no family or first responder wants to have, but we appreciate everyone who responded and assisted in this incident.

Sheriff Richardson, Dispatchers, Responders, and staff send their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends affected as they begin to navigate the days ahead.