So while Hochstetler has to cope with the grief and anguish of losing his little girl - he may also have to face charges. But that all depends on the advice of the DPP. Police told us more on how these cases are handled.
Supt. Richard Rosado, O.C., San Ignacio
"He arrived home in his vehicle on the said date and time to discharge some supplies. Upon finishing unloading the supplies, the father reported that not seeing anyone around his vehicle he decided to reverse and upon doing so he heard a knock behind the vehicle where he subsequently came out of the vehicle and notice his 14 months old daughter Hannah Grace Hochstetler was hit by the vehicle. The toddler was transported to the Western Regional Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. At this moment a postmortem is being conducted at the Karl Heuser Memorial Hospital. A notice of intended prosecution was serve on Mr. Hochstetler and the file is being compiled and will be forwarded to the director of public prosecution for advice."
Reporter
"In terms of this case where the child's father, you mentioned that he was served with a notice already, but how do you guys normally handle this case, will be charge with further charges or just end here because it was an accident?"
Supt. Richard Rosado, O.C., San Ignacio
"Normally in circumstances like this we would compile the case file and it would be forwarded to the director of public prosecution and then she will advise us whether we are to proceed with any charges."
As you heard, Hochstetler has been served with a notice of intended prosecution. A postmortem examination on Hannah Hochstetler determined that she died from massive head injuries.
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