Toddler's death under investigation by Danville Police

DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND)-Police are investigating the death of a 3-year-old child who died after allegedly falling down a flight of stairs.

According to police, on January 19, around 12:05 a.m., Danville Police responded to the OSF Emergency Room in reference to a three-year-old female child being treated for serious injuries.

Police said upon arrival officers met with family members who stated the child had been injured at home from falling down a flight of stairs.

Medical personnel attempted to provide treatment for the child but she was unresponsive and pronounced deceased.

Danville Police said preliminary medical reports suggest the child died of blunt force trauma.

Police are currently investigating this incident and the nature of the injuries, at this time no other information is being released.

Anyone who has information regarding this incident is asked to call Danville Police at (217) 431-2250. Or you can call Vermilion County Crime Stoppers at (217) 446-TIPS