Mom seriously burned trying to save teen son from fiery ATV wreck, Louisiana cops say
A 14-year-old was killed and two others were injured when the teen lost control on an ATV and crashed, Louisiana deputies said.
The teen boy and a 13-year-old passenger were riding on an ATV in Loranger on July 24 when they lost control of the vehicle, driving off the road, according to a news release from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office on July 25.
The ATV hit a culvert, multiple fence posts and then burst into flames, the sheriff’s office said.
“The mother of the deceased as well as a passerby attempted to save the 14-year-old but were unable due to the extent of the fire,” the sheriff’s office said.
The 14-year-old did not survive the crash.
Deputies said the teen’s mom was severely burned as she tried to save her child. She was taken to a hospital for treatment.
The 13-year-old passenger also had serious injuries, the sheriff’s office said, and was taken to the hospital and then into surgery.
He stabilized and was taken to a children’s hospital for more treatment, the sheriff’s office said.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, but the sheriff’s office said “speed is believed to be a factor.”
Loranger is about 70 miles north of New Orleans.
This story was originally published July 25, 2023 at 1:51 PM with the headline "Mom seriously burned trying to save teen son from fiery ATV wreck, Louisiana cops say."
