Incident Overview
On Monday, during the Kipona Festival in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a minivan surged through the event, leading to the hospitalization of three individuals, including a child and a woman using a wheelchair.
The Kipona Festival is a three-day celebration held annually over Labor Day weekend, honoring the region’s Native American heritage.
Details of the Incident
Harrisburg Bureau of Police Captain Atah Akakpo-Martin reported during a press conference that the vehicle breached one of the barricaded areas shortly after 6 p.m., just as the festival was concluding.
Injuries Reported
A 6-year-old boy has been critically injured in the incident, while the other two victims, a man from the city’s traffic engineering department and a woman in a wheelchair, are reported to be in stable condition, according to Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams.
Investigation Status
Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, and it remains unclear whether the driver acted intentionally. The driver is now in custody. Officials noted uncertainty regarding whether the driver was alone in the vehicle or if they sustained any injuries during the event.
Photos from the scene indicate that the red minivan suffered front-end damage during the incident. Police reported that the vehicle continued moving for several blocks, colliding with multiple objects before coming to a halt.
This is an ongoing story and further updates are anticipated as the investigation unfolds.
