Child will donate organs after ice cream truck crashes through Kenner apartment

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KENNER, La. — A 12-year-old boy will save up to eight lives through organ donation. Adrian Fajardo was playing video games in his Kenner home when a speeding ice cream truck crashed into his home landing Adrian in the hospital and in critical condition.

Thursday his family announced they have made the difficult and selfless decision to donate his organs. They learned Wednesday that Adrian was brain-dead.

"Adrian was a very special kid. We always knew he was extremely special," said Adrian's uncle, Luis Maradiaga.

His family said he was an intelligent 12-year-old full of life with strong faith.

"He was joyful he was extremely happy all the time," said Joel Orellana, another of Adrian's uncles.

Orellana and Maradiaga said their beloved nephew will now live on through others as his parents were left with an unimaginable decision after learning their son was brain-dead.

"Decided they are going to donate his organs to try and save as many people as they can," Orellana said.

Adrian was playing video games in his bedroom Saturday afternoon when this speeding ice cream truck crashed into his family's apartment. It's still not clear why. Kenner police arrested the ice cream truck driver, 71-year-old Mechael Mansoor for negligent injuring and reckless operation of a vehicle.

"The legal matters we will be dealing with when we get a chance," Orellana said.

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