Toddler dies after falling, being hit by car in Sevierville, city officials say

What This Story Is About A 21-month-old died after falling and being hit by a car in Sevierville, according to city officials. Why It Matters The child died on Tuesday. What Happens Next The incident remains under investigation.

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in which a toddler died after being hit by a car. According to Sevier County’s Tyler Basler, the preliminary investigation indicates that a 21-month-old girl was critically injured after falling and being hit by a car driven by a family friend on Happy Hollow Lane in Sevierville.

Basler said SCSO deputies and detectives, along with personnel from the Sevier County Ambulance Service and other emergency responders, went to the scene. However, despite their efforts, the child died on Tuesday. “We extend our deepest condolences to the child’s family during this difficult time,” Basler said.

The incident remains under investigation, Basler said. Additional information was not released.

Summary of the outlet's own feed. From WVLT (Knoxville), October 28, 2026.