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Kid that got shot in the head 2 years ago duck hunting....
Posted on 12/7/14 at 7:18 pm
Posted on 12/7/14 at 7:18 pm
And lived, got killed last night by a train
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Teen who survived duck hunting accident, killed overnight
LIVONIA- A Pointe Coupee Parish teen who stole the hearts of the community after he was shot during a duck hunting accident two years ago, died overnight after a train hit him.
Investigators said around 1 a.m., Brandt Torres and his friends were putting coins down on the train tracks at the Livonia Rail Yard when he was struck. He died at the scene.
Brandt Torres made a miraculous recovery after a friend shot him in the head while they were duck hunting two years ago. The community came out with candlelight vigils to support Brandt. Ultimately, he made a full recovery.
"I'm happy that I made it back and made it through everything," Brandt Torres told WBRZ in January of 2013. "I'm doing a lot better."
Last night's tragedy took place as the family got ready to mark two years since Torres was shot in that duck hunting accident.
"To see that tragedy and him survive and now wind up here, it's a sad story," Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff Bud Torres said.
The Railroad is conducting an independent investigation into what happened. None of the friends Brandt Torres was with overnight were injured.
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Teen who survived duck hunting accident, killed overnight
LIVONIA- A Pointe Coupee Parish teen who stole the hearts of the community after he was shot during a duck hunting accident two years ago, died overnight after a train hit him.
Investigators said around 1 a.m., Brandt Torres and his friends were putting coins down on the train tracks at the Livonia Rail Yard when he was struck. He died at the scene.
Brandt Torres made a miraculous recovery after a friend shot him in the head while they were duck hunting two years ago. The community came out with candlelight vigils to support Brandt. Ultimately, he made a full recovery.
"I'm happy that I made it back and made it through everything," Brandt Torres told WBRZ in January of 2013. "I'm doing a lot better."
Last night's tragedy took place as the family got ready to mark two years since Torres was shot in that duck hunting accident.
"To see that tragedy and him survive and now wind up here, it's a sad story," Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff Bud Torres said.
The Railroad is conducting an independent investigation into what happened. None of the friends Brandt Torres was with overnight were injured.
This post was edited on 12/7/14 at 7:21 pm
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Posted on 12/7/14 at 7:21 pm to Tigerpaw123
He was on borrowed time.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 7:23 pm to Geauxtiga
Final Destination chit
Posted on 12/7/14 at 7:26 pm to Tigerpaw123
Well, that is saddening for the family and friends.
But wow. How unlikely is that to happen
But wow. How unlikely is that to happen
Posted on 12/7/14 at 7:54 pm to Tigerpaw123
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Brandt Torres and his friends were putting coins down on the train tracks
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after a friend shot him in the head while they were duck hunting
Posted on 12/7/14 at 7:56 pm to Tigerpaw123
When it's your time, it's your time.
Sounds like dude needed some better friends
Sounds like dude needed some better friends
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:03 pm to fillmoregandt
Unbelievable sad for this family. Grew up in the area and know the family (not close but it's a small town we all know each other). After being shot his survival was a miracle, so so sad to have him go after that.
When the first accident happened, one of the kids on the hunt called 911 and in mid call hung up and called his momma (nurse), from what I understand her instructions helped save the kid's life.
When the first accident happened, one of the kids on the hunt called 911 and in mid call hung up and called his momma (nurse), from what I understand her instructions helped save the kid's life.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:07 pm to Athletix
Thise trains that run 190 through Livonia are moving at Mach-10. scary stuff.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:08 pm to PaBon
They are booking it through there.
Terrible situation. Prayers for all involved.
Terrible situation. Prayers for all involved.
This post was edited on 12/7/14 at 8:09 pm
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:12 pm to KingRanch
Sad stuff. Feel terrible for the family.
But how does one smart struck by a train? They may be doing 60+ mph, but it's still a damn train. I don't see how they could sneak up on you.
But how does one smart struck by a train? They may be doing 60+ mph, but it's still a damn train. I don't see how they could sneak up on you.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:14 pm to DownSouthDave
Way faster. Especially @ night.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:15 pm to PaBon
Really? I know they have speed limits on all the tracks. I can't imagine they are that high, or that they would change at night.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:19 pm to DownSouthDave
Just from personal experience, I've been bow fishing on a railroad bridge (no trains within miles of us) and had a buddy wedge his foot through some crossties.. Took us a good 2-3 minutes to break him free, granted we werent in a hurry.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:21 pm to DownSouthDave
I hunt in Krotz springs fairly regularly. The lease is on both sides of the tracks. They be bookin'
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:25 pm to Tigerpaw123
wow terrible.. just terrible. But are these the same "friends"? 
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:43 pm to PaBon
I know his older brother. There is Union pacific station in maringouin I was thinking maybe it was around there since it wasn't that far from his house, but I'm not sure. Very tragic situation nonetheless
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:51 pm to PLaneTiger
It was at the UP yard area. Just a terrible tragedy. I feel so bad for his parents and grandparents. All of his family are good people. God bless them for having to deal with this at Christmas
Posted on 12/8/14 at 3:20 am to CaribbeanDemon
I know this kid and family. This is very sad. These are good people. Prays sent.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 7:43 am to fishfighter
This is why the railroad police are such hard asses about people trespassing on their tracks.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 8:12 am to Galactic Inquisitor
What a horrible story. I can't imagine what the family is going through. So very sad.
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