Child drowns in Pageland

Sept. 26, 2016

Child drowns in Pageland

A 16-month-old child drowned in a private above-ground pool on Coon Creek Road in Pageland on Sept. 25, according to a statement from the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office.

Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched with Emergency Medical Services shortly after 7 p.m. to the home where the child was reportedly found unconscious. EMS crews attempted to resuscitate the child, who was also rushed to a hospital for further treatment.

More information will be posted to Breaking News as details become available.

Read the full account in the Oct. 3 issue of The Link.