Memorial Fund for Toddler Killed in Driveway Accident

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Posted: 6:54 PM May 11, 2008
Last Updated: 3:35 PM May 12, 2008
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A tragic Mother's Day accident in a Northwest Wichita driveway has claimed the life of a 2-year old boy. Police say it happened just after 4:15 Sunday afternoon.

A family member of the boy was backing down the driveway in the 1100 block of North West Street and did not know the toddler was behind the SUV.

The boy was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Please send memorial funds to:

Justin J. McElhaney Memorial Fund
C/O BWCU
PO Box 789757
Wichita, KS 67278

If you have any questions or want more information please contact khocutt@cox.net or (316)788-9885 or (316) 680-7502.

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Posted by: Clara Warren Location: Wichita, Ks on May 13, 2008 at 09:40 PM
I am prayng for this family, we all should. We should pray instead of blame. The bible teaches us that it is not our place to judge. I can only imagine the pain and suffering this family and thier friends are going through. I have 2 young children, and they attend daycare downt he street and I pray and cry wach time I drive past. I will continue to pray everyday. God Bless

Posted by: Anonymous on May 13, 2008 at 04:42 PM
People Have alot of guts to say watch your kids, no one is perfect. I am a close friend to the family and the family was very close and she loved all her kids dearly, IT WAS AN ACCIEDENT... Just think how the family member feels for doing that. Try to be in there shoes. He was a very sweet little boy, if you can't tell by the pics on here.God bless

Posted by: lindsey Location: wichita on May 13, 2008 at 12:17 PM
I was a teacher at his daycare, i saw justin everyday. We will miss his smiling face here. rest in peace justin, we love you.

Posted by: Lydia Location: Wichita on May 13, 2008 at 11:11 AM
My heart goes out to the family and may god be with them in their time of grief. My thoughts and prayers are with the family :(

Posted by: SE wichita on May 13, 2008 at 08:07 AM
I don't understand how this happened. We make our kids stand on the porch too. Embrace Jesus during your suffering and he will bring you peace. Our family still prays for the little boy that got ran over at the McDonalds over here. May God bless your family with peace.

Posted by: anonymous Location: Bel Aire on May 13, 2008 at 01:01 AM
This makes me so sad for this family, and people should not assume that they "let their kids run loose". On special occasions with a lot of family around there are many distractions, and normal routines are disrupted. Relatives of small children are often used to moving at a faster pace when coming and going, and so are sometimes not as cautious as those who understand how quickly toddlers can change locations. It is simply a tragic accident, though I hope that when people get together they will all help to look out for the little ones in the family, not just place the burden on the mom and dad who can sometimes have a false sense of security that relatives will be looking out for the child too. (I've gone to the bathroom before and found my 2 year old had "learned" to open the front door when I was in there. The weight a mom carries as she tries to keep her children safe at all times (without becoming paranoid) can feel very heavy at times. I grieve for and will pray for this family.

Posted by: Ryan Location: Kansas on May 12, 2008 at 11:07 PM
that was one rude comment, "watch your kids", they are in a time of mourning and you have to say it's their fault, kids don't have tracking devices, he was two and you can't see behind a SUV. people need to stop blaming the parents for everything, and i'm not saying it's the kids fault either. there are things called accidents.

Posted by: Ashley pulliam Location: wichita on May 12, 2008 at 10:25 PM
I have your family in my prayers!!!! I knew justin for a short period of time working with him at the daycare and he truly touched me I will never forget his little smile and how he would wave to me everyday!!! This is a tragedy and I will be praying for you!!!

Posted by: Janice Sprinkle Location: wichita on May 12, 2008 at 05:58 PM
My heart and prayers is with you very deeply and I would like to let you know I am a freind here for you if you need anyone to talk to that can share your pain and I pray you keep your eyes on the Lord as your litte one watches over you. Janice

Posted by: Billie Location: Clearwater on May 12, 2008 at 04:32 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with this family. This just makes my heart ache.

Posted by: Watch your kids Location: They don't watch themselves on May 12, 2008 at 04:17 PM
I feel sorry for the family and hope they get through all this but people that let there kids run loose and don't pay attention to them and where they are need to learn from this.

Posted by: Pam Oliver Location: Kinsley on May 12, 2008 at 03:37 PM
I am very sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.

Posted by: Michelle Location: wichita on May 12, 2008 at 11:03 AM
I am so sorry for this loss of a beautiful life. My thoughts, and prayers are with the family at this VERY hard time.

Posted by: scott___ Location: wichita on May 12, 2008 at 10:40 AM
im so sorry for the family that this happend to. its bad to happen at any time let alone on mothers day. my wife woke me up at 2 in the morning saying how bad she even feels about this.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 10:22 AM
I will keep your family in our prayers.. And pray for a peace of mine for the family member who was in the vechile.. May God be with you and your family during this time.

Posted by: Jeanette Location: Belle Plaine on May 12, 2008 at 09:51 AM
Keeping you all in our prayers. May God bless you all, your entire family.

Posted by: Shanna Location: Wichita on May 12, 2008 at 08:17 AM
God Bless the little angel and the family in this time.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 07:44 AM
this is why i demand that my kids stay on the porch when anyones moving cars. My heart goes out to his family

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 12:08 AM
thats why i demand that my children and any other children playing in my yard are on the porch or in the house while anyone leaves or is on their way. If my kids even try to not mind me with this they are in trouble big time. I feel for his parents and family.

Posted by: Amy Location: Wichita on May 11, 2008 at 11:16 PM
My prayers go out to this family. May God be with them.

Posted by: Richard Location: Andover on May 11, 2008 at 09:34 PM
My heart goes out for the family of this little one. What a horrible time for this to happen.

Posted by: Molly Location: Derby, Ks on May 11, 2008 at 08:31 PM
God bless the little boy and his family. My prayers are with them.