BRAZIL – Maverick Deal, age 2, has been identified as the child who died in an accident Friday afternoon at 1244 E. Hendrix St. on a private drive, said Coroner Nick French.
The probable cause of death was craniocerebral trauma, and the probable manner of death was an accident, French said in a news release.
An autopsy took place Saturday at Terre Haute Regional Hospital; it was performed by forensic pathologist Dr. Roland Kohr.
The Brazil Police Department and other agencies responded to the accident, which occurred at 4:12 p.m. Friday.
Family and first responders attempted life-saving measures, but the child did not survive, according to Brazil police.
Indiana State Police conducted the accident reconstruction.
Other agencies assisting included the Brazil Fire Department, Clay County Sheriff’s Department and Star Ambulance.