Ellsinore child injured by reversing vehicle

UPDATE 4 p.m. Sept. 19

The Ellsinore Police Department is investigating an alleged vehicle accident involving a 3-year-old Ellsinore child, who was airlifted Tuesday to a medical center.

Ellsinore Police Chief Kelly Hampton said police were notified at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday.

“The juvenile was airlifted to a medical center,” he said. “Right now the incident is still under investigation.”

In an earlier call, Carter County Chief Deputy Kevin Jotz said the accident happened in Ellsinore and involved a 3-year-old and a family member.

Hampton, who is at a meeting out of town, said he’ll provide information as it becomes available.

The Daily American Republic has learned 3-year-old Ellsinore child was air evacuated Tuesday after being injured by a family member backing up a vehicle.

Carter County Chief Deputy Kevin Jotz said the accident happened in Ellsinore.

This is an evolving story and will be updated as information becomes available.