NORWICH – The man accused of causing the death of his 20-month-old child is scheduled to discuss accepting or rejecting a plea deal in Chenango County Court on Monday.

Devan A. Ellsworth, 28, of Norwich has been indicted for second-degree manslaughter, a C class felony, and criminally negligent homicide, a E class felony, after he allegedly struck his daughter on her face and caused a subdural hematoma, which prosecutors say led to her death.

The incident occurred at around 6 p.m. on August 26, following a 911 call. The Norwich Police and Fire Departments responded. According to police, upon arrival officers saw a 20-month-old with injuries to her face and head.