State police investigating drowning death of 1-year-old

WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating the drowning death of a child.

KSP says it responded to Whitley County at 7:18 pm on Friday to Baptist Health in Corbin for the drowning death of a 1-year-old.

KSP’s initial investigation shows the child was found in a swimming pool at a residence.

Whitley County EMS transported the child to Baptist Health. The child was later pronounced deceased by the Whitley County Coroner’s Office.

According to a report by WLEX-TV, the Whitley County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 16-month-old Lucas Mattie, Williamsburg.

No official cause of death has been released.

The investigation is ongoing.