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Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Yahoo
Texas Boy, 6, Visiting Dad on Spring Break Dies After ATV Crash on Sidewalk: ‘He Was an Angel'
A 6-year-old Texas boy has died after he was involved in an ATV crash on an Illinois sidewalk, authorities said. The boy was driving a REX110 ATV on the sidewalk on Mission Boulevard in Joliet on Friday, March 15 when he 'lost control and struck a tree,' causing him to be 'ejected from the vehicle,' according to a news release shared by the Joliet Police Department. Police Chief Bill Evans said the child was transported to St. Joseph Medical Center, 'where he was unfortunately later pronounced deceased.' Family identified the child as Jason Alvarado, who was visiting his father in Illinois for spring break when the incident occurred, according to CW affiliate WGN-TV. Related: 14-Year-Old Dies in ATV Accident 2 Years After Family Lost Older Son: 'They Are Both Happy and Free' Lucero Quezada, the boy's grandmother, said her grandson was 'the most sweet boy I know.' "He was the best kid in the world," Quezada said, NBC affiliate WMAQ-TV reported. She added, "He was an angel. He came to us to make everybody happy. And he was very lovely, always happy." An 8-year-old boy who was a passenger on the ATV was not injured, according to Evans. The police chief said neither the 6-year-old nor the 8-year-old were wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, according to WGN-TV and WMAQ. The ATV involved in the crash was designed for children and could go up to 20 mph, he said, according to the reports, noting, 'I wouldn't advise just putting a youngster on it.' Related: 18-Year-Old Dies After ATV Falls Through Ice Weeks Before His Birthday: 'Center of His Family's World' In the news release shared by police, Evans said, 'There are no words that can fully capture the sorrow of losing a child. Our hearts are broken for the family, whose unimaginable grief is shared by our officers and the entire Joliet community.' He later added, 'May this child's memory be a blessing, and may we all take a moment to remember those most deeply affected by this tragedy.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. An investigation into the crash is ongoing. No charges have been filed at this time. More than $10,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign for the boy's family. Read the original article on People
CBS News
17-03-2025
- CBS News
Boy, 6, dies after crashing ATV into tree in Joliet, Illinois, police say
A 6-year-old was killed after crashing an all-terrain vehicle into a tree Saturday evening in Joliet, according to police. Just after 5 p.m., Joliet police officers responded to a crash involving an ATV in the 900 block of Mission Boulevard. Preliminary investigations indicated that the boy was driving a REX110 ATV with an 8-year-old passenger heading northbound on the sidewalk between the 900 and 1000 block of Mission Boulevard. Police say the ATV lost control and hit a tree, causing the 6-year-old to become ejected from the ATV. He was taken to St Joseph Medical Center by fire crews, where he later died. The 8-year-old was not hurt in the crash. "There are no words that can fully capture the sorrow of losing a child. Our hearts are broken for the family, whose unimaginable grief is shared by our officers and the entire Joliet community. In times like this, we must come together to offer our prayers, strength, and unwavering support to those who are suffering," Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans said. Investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
