A two-year-old child and TikTok star best known as the 'Okay Baby' has died in a car accident.
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According to a report by People, Preston Ordone, 2, died in a crash on April 24. The youngster, also known as the 'Okay Baby,' went viral on Social Media, with videos racking up millions of views.
The Louisiana State Police posted a
news release regarding the incident. Troopers responded to a crash involving a single-vehicle on Interstate 12, west of the LA Highway 59 exit in St. Tammany Parish, just before midday. They confirm that the crash claimed the two-year-old's life.The news release explains that three people were in a 2011 Ford F-150 when the "vehicle veered off the roadway to the right and struck a tree." It's unclear what caused the crash, and police are investigating. The release explains that the driver and front passenger sustained serious injuries but were "properly restrained." Emergency Services transported the pair to a local hospital. The release also states, "Preston, who was seated in the rear, but improperly restrained in a child safety seat, also sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries."
The Two-Year-Old's Grandfather Disputes The Police Statement
The news release says that Preston was "improperly restrained," but his grandfather, Glen Norris, disputes this claim. In a phone interview with Nola, he insisted the child was correctly secured in the vehicle. Norris reportedly said that he spoke to a witness who was behind the truck and freed the infant from the wreckage who confirmed this. Norris reportedly told the outlet that he was angry about the state police's post, which he branded "hurtful and painful."
Possibly in response to Norris's interview, the Louisiana State Police have added a comment to the news release. "We do not do this with the intention of causing embarrassment, anguish, or anger. Our goal is never to add to the pain, but rather to fulfill our responsibility in this age of information. The Louisiana State Police must, when legally required, provide answers to the media and the public, ensuring transparency and accountability in the process."
The Ordones family has set up a GoFundMe to help with medical expenses and Katelynn and Jaelan's recovery.
