Kentucky man accused of fatally assaulting two-year-old girl

A McCreary County man was arrested and charged Tuesday night after he allegedly caused fatal injuries to a toddler, according to Kentucky State Police.

Police were notified Sunday after a 2-year-old girl was taken to a hospital in Pulaski County with life-threatening injuries, state police said. The girl was later taken to University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital in Lexington, where she died Tuesday.

The girl who died was identified as Kimber Collins of Mt. Vernon, according to the Fayette County Coroner’s Office. The coroner’s office reports that she died of blunt force trauma just before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. She was two months from turning 3 years old.

Police say the girl was assaulted by a man — 27-year-old Michael C. Huff of Whitley City — who was caring for her. It’s not clear if Huff is related to the toddler.

Huff was charged with first-degree assault, according to state police. He has been placed in the Leslie County Detention Center.

WKYT reported Wednesday afternoon the commonwealth’s attorney would pursue a murder charge.

This story was originally published August 28, 2019 at 7:17 AM.