ABILENE – A child died in an accident just before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Dickinson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol says a 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Beverly M. Barnett, 59, Enterprise, was westbound on 6th street near Garfield Elementary School.

The vehicle stopped at the stop sign, turned left onto Buckeye and struck Tayla M. Womochil, 6, Abilene.

She was transported to the hospital in Abilene, where she died.

Barnett and a passenger in the Jeep were not injured.

The accident remains under investigation.

Tayla’s father issued the following statement via social media:

“It’s comes with a heavy heart that I have to let my baby girl go (Tayla) I am so sad right now. she brought a smile to everyone whose life she touched. She was an amazing girl she gave so much love to everyone she came in contact with. She didn’t know the meaning of quit she came into this world and made it a better place. Every minute you have with your kids is precious we sometimes take that for granted. This could happen to anyone, so please give your loved one a hug tonight tell them you love them and don’t forget life is short make the most of every second with your loved ones. Tayla you will be missed and will always be loved. LOVE YOU BABY GIRL YOU WILL BE MISSED”