4-Year-Old Boy Dies After Car, Driven by His Older Brother, Flips Into Creek
Micah Braxton Lee Napper, 4, of Petal, Miss., was named as the deceased in an obituary, which listed the date of his death as April 28.
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In a GoFundMe set up by the child's paternal uncle, Mike Napper, the organizer said Joseph Paul and Michelle Pittman Napper's '16-year-old son, who was driving, is currently in the ICU.'
'Their 10-year-old son, who was a passenger, has been airlifted to another hospital for further treatment. Sadly, their 4-year-old son succumbed to his injuries and has passed away," Napper wrote.
A photo of Micah swinging a bat while playing tee ball was included.
According to a statement by North Forrest Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brandon Odom, his team responded to a 'report of a single-vehicle accident with possible entrapment and injuries' in the 500 block of River Road shortly before 5:30 p.m.
Once at the scene, firefighters found a silver vehicle that had left the roadway, entered a creek and landed upside down on the bank.
Two of the victims, the 16-year-old and his 10-year-old sibling, were already outside of the vehicle, while the 4-year-old remained trapped inside.
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As crews worked to provide medical assistance to the older brothers, they pulled Micah from the vehicle.
'Tragically, the juvenile who was trapped succumbed to their injuries at the scene,' Odom said. 'The other two victims were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.'
'Due to their financial situation, they have no insurance and limited resources,' Napper said on the GoFundMe profile. 'They will need help covering funeral expenses and ongoing medical costs. Any support you can offer would mean the world to them during this unimaginable time.'
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As of Friday, May 2, the GoFundMe had raised just over $26,000, passing the $25,000 goal.
'Micah filled every moment with energy, joy, and love' in his short time on earth, his obituary read.
The 4-year-old 'especially loved wrestling with his dad and older brothers — his laughter and enthusiasm leaving lasting impressions on all who knew him.'
Micah's funeral will be held Saturday, May 3, at 11:30 a.m.
The Forrest County Sheriff's Office will continue investigating the incident, Chief Odom said.
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