The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the tragic death of a five-month-old girl at a hotel in Lancaster County. The incident occurred on Monday evening (May 11) at the Best Western on East Newport Road in Leacock Township. Initial reports suggested the infant drowned in a pool, but authorities later clarified that the death did not occur in the pool but in a hotel room. Emergency responders arrived at the scene around 6:04 p.m. but were unable to revive the child, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The infant's mother was present and is cooperating with the investigation. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the exact cause and manner of death. The Lancaster County District Attorney's Office, Children and Youth Services, and the coroner's office are assisting in the ongoing investigation. No charges have been filed, and the child's identity has not been publicly released.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Pennsylvania State Police at 717-299-7650. As the investigation continues, the community remains on alert for further updates.