Young Child Dies in Vehicle at Monticello’s Sleepy Hollow Apartment Complex

A 2-year-old child was found in cardiac arrest inside a vehicle outside Building #14 of the Sleepy Hollow Apartment Complex on Terri Lane on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Monticello Police, Monticello Firefighters, and Catskills Hatzolah EMS responded to the 911 call and attempted resuscitation.

Despite their efforts, the child was declared deceased at the scene by Sullivan County Coroner Alan Kesten.

The area is currently experiencing a heat wave, with Tuesday’s high temperatures reaching the 90s.

According to the Village of Monticello Police, an active investigation is underway, led by the New York State Police, with assistance from the Monticello Police and the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office.