Infant Run Over In Tent Identified

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By Associated Press

Story Created: Jul 7, 2009 at 4:26 AM CST

Story Updated: Jul 7, 2009 at 5:42 AM CST

A van backed over a tent at a campground in Renville County, killing an infant boy and injuring his mother.

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Renville County sheriff's officials identified the victim Monday as 4-month-old Wyatt Sander of Redwood Falls.

He and his parents were resting in the tent when a woman driving
a van went over it while trying to back into a parking area nearby
Sunday morning at the Beaver Falls Campground near Morton. His
mother Sheena Hinshaw was reported in stable condition at Redwood
Falls Area Hospital. His father Jacob Sander was uninjured.

The driver dragged the infant and mother under the vehicle. The baby was pronounced dead at Redwood Falls Area Hospital.

The 31-year-old woman driving the van was arrested on tentative
charges of vehicular homicide, third-degree driving while
intoxicated and driving with a suspended license.

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Wednesday, Jul 8 at 7:45 PM ME wrote ...

Glad to see some people out there are against drunk driving. In the town I live people believe that your name or status should determine weather you go to jail for drunk driving. I don't not care who you are if you drink and drive you go to jail. I feel really bad for the parents of the infant and my prayers go out to them. I hope the people in this town read this story and re-think about their ideas about drinking and driving. over the limit under arrest. Kill some one go to jail for life.

Wednesday, Jul 8 at 6:13 PM A mother wrote ...

I am a mom myself and I can't even imagine what this family is going through. May God help the family through this horrible tragedy!! My thoughts and prayers are with all involved! With drinking and driving nothing good ever comes, but the ones who usually end up paying the price for someone elses bad choice are usually the innocent. It's not fair, People, please think before u do something like drinking n driving!!

Wednesday, Jul 8 at 4:41 PM Corey wrote ...

Absolutely heartbreaking. It's hard to even fathom. My sincere condolences and prayers go out to the family.

Wednesday, Jul 8 at 8:23 AM jax wrote ...

This is horrible!

Tuesday, Jul 7 at 12:23 PM Sarah wrote ...

What a horrible tragedy. I hope that woman pays dearly for her actions. If she likes to drink so much, please drink your self to death, do us all a favor!!!

Tuesday, Jul 7 at 10:44 AM concerned_parent wrote ...

This is a tragic story...my prayers go out to the family --

Tuesday, Jul 7 at 10:15 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Fry that drunk wentch.

Tuesday, Jul 7 at 9:05 AM Alison wrote ...

What a sad and scary way to end a camping trip. Hope the driver has a hard time living with herself, to sad an innocent child lost its life due to someone's selfishness, and neglect. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Tuesday, Jul 7 at 8:17 AM wildflower wrote ...

This is so sad. A tiny baby's life ended in the blink of an eye. Hey, Everyone, if you are going to drink, even one drink, first give your keys to someone who is a responsible driver and will not be drinking.

Tuesday, Jul 7 at 8:13 AM Disgusted wrote ...

Are you kidding me? This is such a tragedy. What kind of idiot backs over a tent?? How blind & stupid can you be? I am so sorry for this family's loss. My heart goes out to them.

Tuesday, Jul 7 at 7:22 AM camperDad wrote ...

When camping thisis about as bad as it can get. We have seen lights come up to the side of our tent and it is scary. What a tragedy.Drunk, no license, and cant even see the tent behind her...

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