Toddler dies in vehicle in Clark; police, state authorities investigating

Kerry Kulkarni and Scott Waltman, Watertown Public Opinion
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The death of a toddler found in a vehicle in Clark Tuesday evening is under investigation by the Clark Police Department and South Dakota Division of Investigators.

That's according to a news release issued Wednesday evening by the South Dakota Attorney General's Office.

"At approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, a 911 call was made requesting an ambulance be dispatched to the scene. Before an ambulance arrived, medical professionals on scene determined that a toddler had died," according to the release.

No other details were made available.

Earlier Wednesday, Clark Police Chief Jeremy Wellnitz confirmed that an investigation was under way. He said he could not share any other details, including the child's name or age.

The Clark School District posted a message to social media about the incident Tuesday night that noted an investigation had been started by the Clark Police Department and DCI.

"An incident occurred today after school hours involving a family whose children attend the Clark Elementary School. Appropriate services and resources will be available to all staff and students. If you or your child are in need of services or resources during this time, please contact the Clark Elementary School." the statement read.

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All students and staff were safe and, there was no threat to the school district, according to the Facebook post.

This article originally appeared on Watertown Public Opinion: Investigation under way after death of young child in Clark County