A 4-year-old boy who died hours after he was struck by a falling tree in Jefferson County was slacklining before the accident, according to a spokeswoman from the sheriff’s office.
The initial report of the tree falling on the child in the 6300 block of South Jay Street came to South Metro Fire Rescue at around 8 a.m. Friday.
The boy was taken to the hospital with serious injuries shortly after first responders arrived, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Jacki Kelley said.Child struck by falling tree in Jefferson County dies, sheriff's office says “With heavy hearts, we're sad to report that the 4-year-old boy who was struck by a fallen tree has died from his injuries. This was nothing more than a tragic accident on S. Jay Way in south #Jeffco.
Kelley said the boy, who was visiting out of town with this family, was slacklining with other kids when the tree fell over and struck him. The boy’s 14-year-old sister also sustained a leg injury, Kelley said, adding the boy and his family were not visiting the family who owns the yard where the accident occurred.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Driver accused of running down cyclists in Jefferson County says she had seizureThe driver accused of intentionally running down two cyclists in a hit-and-run in Jefferson County last month says it wasn’t a deliberate act and believes she had a seizure while behind the wheel.
Weiterlesen »
Alabama officials announce state’s second monkeypox case in Jefferson CountyState officials had announced the state's first confirmed positive earlier Friday in Mobile and warned residents to expect more cases.
Weiterlesen »
Wilcox County man killed in ATV crash in Monroe CountyA 38-year-old Wilcox County man died after the all-terrain vehicle he was driving left the roadway and hit a tree in Monroe County, authorities said.
Weiterlesen »
Monkeypox cases rise to 14 in Dallas CountyThis is up from previously the reported 4 monekypox cases.
Weiterlesen »
$5,000 reward offered in animal cruelty case in Nassau County: 'The worst thing I've ever seen'Investigators are searching for the person who abused a dog that was left on the steps of a Nassau County animal rescue center. As HsuTV reports, the SPCA is offering a reward for help.
Weiterlesen »
'Dereliction of Duty': Man Poised to Lose His Arm Accuses Denton County Jail of Medical NeglectA former inmate at the Denton County Jail said medical neglect has led to him needing to have his arm amputated.
Weiterlesen »