Man found guilty for death of infant child in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A man was sentenced for a slew of charges including murder in the second degree on April 30.

On March 30, 2021, Topeka police saw a white SUV driving the wrong way on a one-way street. Later officers found the vehicle had crashed into a Toyota Camry at Southwest 5th Street. and Southwest Polk Street. The occupants of the Camry were stuck inside the car.

A 7-month-old infant died as a result of the crash.

Troy Vsetecka, 54, attempted to run from police, breaking into a home. Officers were able to find and arrest Vsetecka.

On Dec. 8, 2023, Vsetecka was found guilty of:

• Count 1: Murder in the Second Degree- Reckless
• Count 2: Involuntary Manslaughter; Reckless (Victim is Under 6 Years Old)
• Count 3: Aggravated Battery Reckless- Great Bodily Harm
• Count 4:  Aggravated Battery Reckless- Great Bodily Harm
• Count 5: Aggravated Battery Reckless- Great Bodily Harm
• Count 6: Aggravated Endangering a Child- Reckless
• Count 7: Aggravated Burglary of a Dwelling
• Count 8: Leaving the Scene of an Accident-  Death, Defendant Unaware Injury Resulted
• Count 10: Driving the Wrong Way on One-Way Highway, Road, or Traffic
• Count 11: Transporting Open Container
• Count 12: Reckless Driving

On April 30, 2024, Vsetcka was sentenced to 45 years by the Shawnee County District Court.

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