LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Lima Police Department is releasing more details on a Monday night accident that killed a one-year-old.
Police say Niomi Ward died from her injuries after being struck in the 200 block of Harrison Avenue. The driver of the vehicle, 34-year-old Jeremy Calhoun of Lima, was located at the scene and arrested on unrelated warrants. No charges have been filed, but the case is being turned over to a grand jury. Anyone with information on the case is asked to call Detective Matt Boss at 419-221-5156.
7/21/2022 Media Release from the Lima Police Department: On Monday, July 18, 2022 at approximately 8:19pm, officers from the Lima Police Department were dispatched to the 200 block of Harrison in reference to an injury accident.
Upon arrival, officers located one year old Niomi Ward suffering from life threatening injuries. Niomi was transported to Lima Memorial Hospital where she was later pronounced deceased. The driver of the vehicle, Jeremy Callhoun 34 years old of Lima, was located at the scene of the accident with the vehicle. Jeremy was placed under arrest for unrelated warrants.
