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12 year old dies on 4 wheeler north of Watson today
Posted on 7/4/15 at 7:32 pm
Posted on 7/4/15 at 7:32 pm
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An adult male in his 30's was driving (mixed stories whether under the influence or not) and flipped the 4 wheeler with the 12 year old passenger. The kids parents were supposedly down in Port Vincent at another 4th of July celebration. Yes the driver is currently in jail tonight.
Other cliff notes:
- 12 yr old is supposedly the godchild of the ATV driver.
- driver has been arrested 3 times in just 2 1/2 years for bar fights and other issues.
- numerous pictures of driver have been posted.
- driver posted on social media right after accident stating how he felt bad for the parents.
An adult male in his 30's was driving (mixed stories whether under the influence or not) and flipped the 4 wheeler with the 12 year old passenger. The kids parents were supposedly down in Port Vincent at another 4th of July celebration. Yes the driver is currently in jail tonight.
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ATV crash in Denham Springs claims the life of a juvenile Matthew Fryou Jul 4, 2015 10:54 PM DENHAM SPRINGS, LA (WAFB) - A fatal ATV accident claimed the life of a juvenile on Saturday. The St. Helena Sheriff's Office says that the crash occurred on Calmes Road. Officials say that 36-year-old Joshua Tharpe was riding on an ATV with a juvenile on a sandbar. Tharpe allegedly took a sharp turn on the wet sand, flipping the ATV on the juvenile, claiming their life. Tharpe faces vehicular homicide charges. Details are limited at this time and this story will be updated as more information comes in.
Other cliff notes:
- 12 yr old is supposedly the godchild of the ATV driver.
- driver has been arrested 3 times in just 2 1/2 years for bar fights and other issues.
- numerous pictures of driver have been posted.
- driver posted on social media right after accident stating how he felt bad for the parents.
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Vehicular homicide is a crime that, in general, involves the death of an individual other than the driver as a result of either criminally negligent or murderous operation of a vehicle. The former case and the more common conviction of unintentional vehicular homicide is known as vehicular manslaughter.
This post was edited on 7/6/15 at 10:47 am
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Posted on 7/4/15 at 7:33 pm to tigerbutt
Terrible.
Prayers
Prayers
Posted on 7/4/15 at 7:36 pm to tigerbutt
No celebration for them. Prayers sent
Posted on 7/4/15 at 7:46 pm to tigerbutt
That's horrible. Prayers.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 7:49 pm to Giantkiller
Poor family. This holiday is ruined forever for them. Prayers sent.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 7:50 pm to tigerbutt
Biggest fear watching all these young ones riding massive 4 wheeler.
Prayers
Prayers
Posted on 7/4/15 at 7:56 pm to tigerbutt
Hate to hear that. Heartbreaking stuff.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 8:01 pm to tigerbutt
This is always terrible any time a very young life is lost. To the family and close friends I send prayers.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 8:05 pm to tigerbutt
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12 year old flipped 4 wheeler during 4th of July celebration today. RIP little man.
Awful. A former roommate of mine lost his 11 year old daughter the same way. Seriously, prayers to the family. Their pain will never go away.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 8:16 pm to tigerbutt
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Posted on 7/4/15 at 8:21 pm to Negative Nomad
Kids on 1000 pound machines that go 40 miles an hour and can flip over pretty easily is just a recipe for disaster. It's really sad. You see this stuff in the ER all the time. People don't understand the real risks that these things pose.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 8:23 pm to Negative Nomad
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see unsepervised kids on these things all the time in my neighborhood. I have no idea why parents let them ride these things.
I have one of friend who died in atv accidents and many injured
it is part of our culcha and I can't deny it, but damn it is fricking stupid as shite
Posted on 7/4/15 at 8:26 pm to Negative Nomad
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This post was edited on 7/4/15 at 11:42 pm
Posted on 7/4/15 at 9:03 pm to tigerbutt
A coworker of mine lost his 12 year old brother to a 4 wheeler accident about a month ago. Just incredibly sad for a kid that age to lose their life in an accident like that.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 9:06 pm to tigerbutt
I hate 4 wheelers. Worked in PICU and saw more than my share. Irresponsible parents!!!
Posted on 7/4/15 at 9:18 pm to Meezy
This was one of those times as a nurse (and assistant coroner) when you step out of the room in the ER, and just need a minute to decompress. Just a terrible deal.
I've seen just about anything you could think up, and no matter how many times I see it, kids make it very real. You kind of get numb to a lot; you have to or else you'd mentally break down, but kids are always very real.
I've seen just about anything you could think up, and no matter how many times I see it, kids make it very real. You kind of get numb to a lot; you have to or else you'd mentally break down, but kids are always very real.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 9:18 pm to cwil177
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Kids on 1000 pound machines that go 40 miles an hour and can flip over pretty easily is just a recipe for disaster. It's really sad. You see this stuff in the ER all the time. People don't understand the real risks that these things pose.
I see neighborhood kids around here riding 4 wheelers, mini bikes, sometimes with a helmet, sometimes without and unsupervised.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 9:49 pm to tigerbutt
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An adult male in his 30's was driving (under the influence) and flipped the 4 wheeler with the 12 year old passenger. The kids parents were supposedly down in Port Vincent at another 4th of July celebration. Yes the driver is currently in jail tonight.
An adult male in his 30's was driving (under the influence) and flipped the 4 wheeler with the 12 year old passenger. The kids parents were supposedly down in Port Vincent at another 4th of July celebration. Yes the driver is currently in jail tonight.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 9:58 pm to tigerbutt
That guy deserves to rot in jail. Wtf is wrong with some people?
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:14 pm to glassman
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12 year old flipped 4 wheeler during 4th of July celebration today. RIP little man.
Awful. A former roommate of mine lost his 11 year old daughter the same way. Seriously, prayers to the family. Their pain will never go away.
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Did this happen Thanksgiving weekend about 4 years ago at their place in MS?
If I'm thinking about the same accident, I used to work with the child's mother. Terrible situation for the family.
12 year old flipped 4 wheeler during 4th of July celebration today. RIP little man.
Awful. A former roommate of mine lost his 11 year old daughter the same way. Seriously, prayers to the family. Their pain will never go away.
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Did this happen Thanksgiving weekend about 4 years ago at their place in MS?
If I'm thinking about the same accident, I used to work with the child's mother. Terrible situation for the family.
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