PELLA — On February 16th, 2023 at 5:26 p.m. the Pella Police Department and City of Pella Community Ambulance responded to a report of vehicle hitting a pedestrian accident near the intersection of West 4th Street and Fountain View Drive in Pella. A Ford F150 struck a 5-year-old child that had entered the roadway on a sled from a hill near the intersection. The child was transported to Pella Regional Health Center. Life saving measures were attempted by City of Pella Community Ambulance personnel and PRHC staff. The child was pronounced deceased shortly after their arrival at the hospital. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the child and all those involved in the incident.

The investigation is ongoing. The Pella Police Department is being assisted by the Iowa State Patrol in the investigation.