A 16-year-old mother LaRena Drayton was reportedly
crushed to death by a falling tree limb while she and her 1-year-old son
were sitting in a park.
Daily News reports that the accident happened on June 19 in Polk County, Florida state, the USA.
According to LaRena’s sister, the young mother had just moved her son from the baby swings to a park bench when they heard “something crack.”
LaRena tried to run with her son Jeremiah in her arms but, unfortunately, they were not fast enough. The young woman was knocked unconscious and later died while Jeremiah was rushed to local hospital with a skull fracture.
Shortly after the tragedy, the city’s parks and recreation department made a statement:
“Our hearts have been heavy since learning of the tragic accident that took place June 19 at Peek Park. The passing of Miss Drayton has left our city saddened and we grieve alongside the family for a life that was undoubtedly cut short. We continue to pray for the recovery of Miss Drayton’s young son who was seriously injured in the accident. We ask that everyone keep the entire family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
A spokesperson of the department said that the investigation was launched to find out what might have caused the branch to fall. He added that the tree appeared healthy during a preliminary review.
LaRena Drayton and her son
According to LaRena’s sister, the young mother had just moved her son from the baby swings to a park bench when they heard “something crack.”
LaRena tried to run with her son Jeremiah in her arms but, unfortunately, they were not fast enough. The young woman was knocked unconscious and later died while Jeremiah was rushed to local hospital with a skull fracture.
Shortly after the tragedy, the city’s parks and recreation department made a statement:
“Our hearts have been heavy since learning of the tragic accident that took place June 19 at Peek Park. The passing of Miss Drayton has left our city saddened and we grieve alongside the family for a life that was undoubtedly cut short. We continue to pray for the recovery of Miss Drayton’s young son who was seriously injured in the accident. We ask that everyone keep the entire family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
A spokesperson of the department said that the investigation was launched to find out what might have caused the branch to fall. He added that the tree appeared healthy during a preliminary review.
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