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Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Levi Wright's parents emotionally reveal 3-year-old's final moments on one-year anniversary of tragic death
Levi Wright's mom and dad emotionally remembered their late son's final moments on the one-year anniversary of his accidental death. Last year in May 2024, their three-year son had been riding his toy tractor when he drove it into a raging creek near their home in Utah. Two weeks later, his mom Kallie and rodeo star father Spencer took their little boy off of life support after doctors said that he had suffered brain death due to oxygen deprivation while underwater. Kallie shared a new post on Monday to an Instagram page dedicated to Levi - and revealed both she and Spencer were able to hold their son as he passed away. 'A year ago today we held you as you took your last breaths,' she began alongside a photo of herself and her husband cradling Levi on a hospital bed. 'They said it could take a day or 2, I was so scared I wouldnt be holding you when you left and that was so important to me. You stayed with us 17 minutes.' 'A year ago today we held you as you took your last breaths,' she began alongside a photo of herself and her husband cradling Levi on a hospital bed Kallie continued, 'As you left an overwhelming feeling came over me & I knew we had done right by you. For me this isnt the day you fully left us but the day it became official. 'Levi we talk about and think of you everyday. We live for you! Our love for you is stronger than ever.' Upon his passing, the three-year-old was survived by his parents as well as older sister Steeley and little brother Brae. Kallie previously detailed her harrowing recollection of how the toddler was critically injured after driving his toy tractor into a raging creek near their family home in Beaver County, Utah on May 21 of last year. Levi was driving his tractor on their land and crossed the creek, which divided the property between theirs and Levi's grandparents. Kallie previously explained that the water in the creek 'only runs through for a short time during the year and can change overnight.' In a post post, she added, 'Levi did not do anything he hasn't done before, but this time the water was at its peak and strong enough to push his tractor off the road into the creek as he drove through.' According to a statement from the Beaver County Sheriff's Office, Levi was 'quickly located' and received 'life-saving measures.' Kallie dove into the creek to rescue her son after he disappeared beneath the surface of the fast-flowing waters. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance before being airlifted to the children's hospital in Salt Lake City. The initial prognosis was devastating as doctors concluded he suffered brain death due to oxygen deprivation while underwater. But his heart was beating on its own and Levi's dad said the family 'received multiple small miracles' and doctors were 'surprised by the strides he has made.' He survived 12 days in the hospital with flickers of hope that he could regain brain function before his devastated parents shared they had to say goodbye and turn off his life support on June 2. In the the obituary she wrote for her son, Kallie said that 'Levi was exceptionally thoughtful and considerate for his age. He was constantly thinking of others.' The grief-stricken mother continued: 'His heart was pure, tender, and oversized. Levi loved his sister, Steeley, and playing with her was one of his greatest joys.' During Levi's funeral, his sister - who was five at the time - gave a heartbreaking eulogy to her late brother. Steeley bravely climbed up on a stool behind the podium where she spoke of her immense adoration for her brother, with gentle encouragement from her mother. 'Levi was my best friend,' his brave sister told the audience of mourners. 'I loved coloring with him and reading books. We always have fun riding our bikes down the hills together.' Steeley added that she and her brother were fond of taking 'walks in front of the water' together. Levi's devastated sister concluded by saying: 'I miss my brother so much, but I'll love him forever.' On the same day of the funeral, Levi's mom Kallie posted a tender tribute to her son, entitled: 'We love you beans!' The video, which was posted on Facebook, was a montage of the different magical moments from Levi's short life. Viewers were able to see Levi as an infant, first learning how to say 'Mama' and 'Dada' as well as him often playing outdoors. Given Levi's passion for tractors and heavy equipment, it was only fitting that the montage includes multiple clips of the boy in different vehicles. Alongside a throwback photo with Levi as well as her other two children Steeley and Brae, she wrote: 'Mother's Day isn't quite the same when a piece of your mama heart is missing!' The video came to an end with a painting of Levi standing in a field across from Jesus. Last month in May, Kallie also took to the Instagram page dedicated to her son to share a moving Mother's Day post. Alongside a throwback photo with Levi as well as her other two children Steeley and Brae, she wrote: 'Mother's Day isn't quite the same when a piece of your mama heart is missing! 'To all my mamas that hurt a little extra on this day, I see you.'
Fox News
19-05-2025
- Fox News
Teen engineering student dies after 'intentional' gunfire penetrates floor during party
A Michigan college student was killed in an "intentional" shooting when multiple gunshots were fired along the floor during a house party, police said. Connor Lotterman, 19, was struck in the head by a bullet recklessly fired by an unidentified 20-year-old suspect on May 9 at approximately 11:11 p.m., Ottowa County Sheriff's Office confirmed to Fox News Digital. "The shooting was quite intentional," Ottowa County Sheriff's Office Capt. Jake Sparks told WOOD-TV. "Multiple rounds were fired. It wasn't like as if it were a one-shot accidental discharge. This was numerous rounds discharged. Although the result of the shooting led to an accidental death, this shooting was intentional." The Ottawa County Sheriff's Department revealed that the 20-year-old male suspect obtained a firearm that was located in the residence. The male suspect then fired multiple rounds through the floor of an upstairs bedroom, police said. The bullets penetrated the floor and one struck Lotterman in the head. Lotterman, an engineering student at Grand Valley State University (GVSU), was transported to the local hospital in critical condition. Dr. Stephen Cohle, the Kent County medical examiner, confirmed to Fox News Digital that the manner of death was accidental, caused by a gunshot wound to the head. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the incident, police said. All individuals involved in the incident were known to each other, police said. Investigators are working with the Ottawa County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for a review of any potential criminal charges against the 20-year-old male. Police said his name would not be released at this time. Sheriff's detectives continue to investigate and anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office or Silent Observer at 1-877-88-SILENT (745368) or Lotterman was the youngest of five, according to an online obituary. His older sister mourned him in a birthday message posted on Instagram. "Thank you for being the best little brother a girl could ask for," Marielle Lotterman wrote. "I am so thankful to God for the 20 amazing years you had on this earth. What a day that will be when we all unite in heaven." Aaron Haight, GVSU dean of students, told Fox News Digital that the college community is "saddened by Connor's tragic death." "On behalf of President Mantella, the Laker community extends our deepest sympathies to his family and friends," he said. "Students may utilize the Care referral process and the University Counseling Center for support and resources during this difficult time. Faculty and staff can access mental health services via the Employee Assistance Program."
CTV News
16-05-2025
- CTV News
Osheaga 2024 drowning death was accidental: Quebec coroner
A Quebec coroner has deemed the death of an Osheaga music festivalgoer last August as being accidental, having occurred under the influence. Logan Christopher Brideau drowned in the Olympic Basin at Parc Jean-Drapeau on Aug. 4, 2024. The 20-year-old had come from Ontario to attend the festival with friends. A toxicology analysis detected cannabis, psilocin (a component of hallucinogenic mushrooms), prescription anti-depressant medication and low levels of alcohol in Brideau's blood. According to coroner Jean Brochu's report, Brideau and his friends rented an apartment for the weekend where they drank alcohol before heading to the venue around 4 p.m. He also consumed 'magic' mushrooms on-site. Around 7 p.m., Brideau told a friend he wasn't feeling well and needed to lie down. He then texted his group saying he wanted to go back to the apartment. After throwing up, Brideau walked toward the basin, typically used for kayaking competitions. His friends soon went looking for him and ran into some police officers. They told the officers Brideau was overstimulated, affected by the hot weather, and wanted to get away from the large crowds. They also said Brideau was hallucinating slightly and believed the festival's security guards wanted to kick him out. Montreal police records indicate officers were called in the early evening concerning a man swimming in the basin. When a Parc Jean-Drapeau employee went to check on him, no one was seen in the water. Brideau's body was fished out just after 11 p.m., fully clothed. It was impossible for first responders to resuscitate him as rigor mortis had already set in, meaning he had been dead for hours. The coroner ruled out the possibility of suicide as his friends did not report any suicidal ideation and no evidence of such intentions were found on his phone. However, the coroner notes that because he knew how to swim and there were no witnesses to his death, several unanswered questions remain. No autopsy was done as there were no marks of trauma or violence on his body. It was not the first time an Osheaga festivalgoer drowned in the Basin – in 2018, an 18-year-old attendee from Ottawa drowned in the St. Lawrence River.
Fox News
10-05-2025
- Fox News
Coroner reveals Jeff Sperbeck, John Elway's former agent, cause of death following golf cart fall
Jeff Sperbeck, the longtime agent, business partner and friend of John Elway, died after he was involved in a serious incident involving a golf cart. Sperbeck was 62. Elway, a former Denver Broncos quarterback, was reportedly driving the motorized vehicle at the time of the deadly accident. The Riverside County (California) coroner confirmed that Sperbeck died on April 30 at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California. The injury had occurred four days earlier in nearby La Quinta. On Friday, the coroner's office ruled Sperbeck's death accidental and said he had died as a result of blunt head trauma. "The Cause of Death is 'Blunt Head Trauma,' and the Manner of Death is 'Accident,' and the Mode of Death (How the injury occurred) is 'Passenger fell from golf cart.'" the coroner's bureau said in the statement obtained by Fox News Digital. The statement added that the injury occurred when the "passenger fell from" the golf cart. Last week, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco made it clear that investigators had found "nothing" to suggest that criminal activity had taken place during the incident. "This appears to be a horrific accident," Bianco told the Post, noting that "a couple" of the people involved in the incident "happen to be very high-profile celebrities," Bianco told the Denver Post. "And that makes this more of an issue than it probably should be," Bianco said at the time, noting that his department had received a "massive media inquiry" after the news broke. "We're doing everything we can to make sure that this is what it appears to be, and just an accident," he added. Elway released a statement on April 30 saying he was left "heartbroken." "I am absolutely devastated and heartbroken by the passing of my close friend, business partner and agent Jeff Sperbeck," Elway said in a statement, via ESPN. "There are no words to truly express the profound sadness I feel with the sudden loss of someone who has meant so much to me. " Elway won two Super Bowls with the Broncos and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Fox News
09-05-2025
- Fox News
Coroner reveals Jeff Sperbeck, John Elway's former agent, cause of death following golf cart crash
Jeff Sperbeck, the longtime agent, business partner and friend of John Elway, died after he was involved in a serious crash involving a golf cart. Sperbeck was 62. Elway, a former Denver Broncos quarterback, was reportedly driving the motorized vehicle at the time of the deadly accident. The Riverside County (California) coroner confirmed that Sperbeck died on April 30 at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California. The injury had occurred four days earlier in nearby La Quinta. On Friday, the coroner's office ruled Sperbeck's death accidental and said he had died as a result of blunt head trauma. "The cause of death is 'blunt head trauma,' and the manner of death is 'accident,'" the coroner's bureau said in the statement obtained by the Denver Post. The statement added that the injury occurred when the "passenger fell from" the golf cart. Last week, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco made it clear that investigators had found "nothing" to suggest that criminal activity had taken place during the incident. "This appears to be a horrific accident," Bianco told the Post, noting that "a couple" of the people involved in the incident "happen to be very high-profile celebrities," Bianco told the Denver Post. "And that makes this more of an issue than it probably should be," Bianco said at the time, noting that his department had received a "massive media inquiry" after the news broke. "We're doing everything we can to make sure that this is what it appears to be, and just an accident," he added. Elway released a statement on April 30 saying he was left "heartbroken." "I am absolutely devastated and heartbroken by the passing of my close friend, business partner and agent Jeff Sperbeck," Elway said in a statement, via ESPN. "There are no words to truly express the profound sadness I feel with the sudden loss of someone who has meant so much to me. " Elway won two Super Bowls with the Broncos and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
