{"id":27603,"date":"2025-05-15T15:26:48","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T15:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=27603"},"modified":"2025-05-15T15:26:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T15:26:48","slug":"father-and-three-children-tragically-die-near-newberry-springs-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=27603","title":{"rendered":"Father and Three Children Tragically Die near Newberry Springs \u2013 Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">The mother of the three children has spoken out. She is heartbroken but grateful for the prayers and love, and has shared how people can help.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">A tragic crash on the 40 Freeway near Newberry Springs on May 4 resulted in the deaths of a father and his three children. The incident occurred at 7:45 a.m. on the westbound side of the freeway, west of Hector Road, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__Q860l\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10234857728601975&amp;set=a.1508408947899&amp;mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=622&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=584\" data-testid=\"photo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df10d0450c84fdbe2c%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ff6cd82da8670d146b%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D10234857728601975%26set%3Da.1508408947899%26mWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D622%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D584&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f714c1cab1d3a5043\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The victims were traveling in a 2012 Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by a 35-year-old Bryce Martinez from Yermo. Along with him were\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vvdailypress.com\/story\/news\/local\/2025\/05\/07\/man-three-children-killed-in-40-freeway-crash-near-newberry-springs-identified\/83495256007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.vvdailypress.com\/story\/news\/local\/2025\/05\/07\/man-three-children-killed-in-40-freeway-crash-near-newberry-springs-identified\/83495256007\/\">two boys and a girl<\/a>. They have been identified as as Bryce&#8217;s 10-year-old daughter Sailor Martinez, along with his sons 15-year-old Trent Martinez and 16-year-old Cole Martinez.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">All three children were Barstow residents. The four tragically succumbed to their injuries at the scene of the crash. Officials said that, for reasons\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vvdailypress.com\/story\/news\/local\/2025\/05\/05\/investigation-continued-after-i-40-crash-leaves-man-three-children-dead\/83458159007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.vvdailypress.com\/story\/news\/local\/2025\/05\/05\/investigation-continued-after-i-40-crash-leaves-man-three-children-dead\/83458159007\/\">still under investigation<\/a>, the driver allowed the vehicle to veer to the right. The truck left the paved roadway, entered the dirt shoulder, and overturned multiple times.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed\/v1\/streetview?key=AIzaSyDi_Ofuho-74TpiwteNKViqgbqfnnM029g&amp;location=34.7169837,-115.7532623&amp;heading=76.27\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The cause and circumstances of\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/ondoho.com\/455488-17-year-old-william-turner-dies-in.html\">the crash<\/a>\u00a0remain under investigation, though CHP officials have confirmed that\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vvdailypress.com\/story\/news\/local\/2025\/05\/05\/investigation-continued-after-i-40-crash-leaves-man-three-children-dead\/83458159007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.vvdailypress.com\/story\/news\/local\/2025\/05\/05\/investigation-continued-after-i-40-crash-leaves-man-three-children-dead\/83458159007\/\">intoxicated driving<\/a>\u00a0was not believed to be a factor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">CHP Lt. Adam Carmichall\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vvdailypress.com\/story\/news\/local\/2025\/05\/05\/investigation-continued-after-i-40-crash-leaves-man-three-children-dead\/83458159007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.vvdailypress.com\/story\/news\/local\/2025\/05\/05\/investigation-continued-after-i-40-crash-leaves-man-three-children-dead\/83458159007\/\">expressed<\/a>\u00a0his condolences after the devastating deaths, &#8220;We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss of life and extend our deepest sympathies to the families affected.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" 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Tamara, the mother of the three children, is devastated by this loss and shared a statement on Facebook.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;This has taken me a lot of time to process the news of my beautiful babies passing. I don&#8217;t have the right words to say how thankful I am for all the prayers, calls, texts and people stopping by to check on me. It means the world to us. The outpouring of love and support has been a blessing in this dark time in our lives,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tamara.o.martinez\/posts\/pfbid0wHyq31MmrTeMfTdT4CV53nNdbLvFiSZ7EKtQbBJmGJJFzam7X5xj7bmsRvFL686Al\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tamara.o.martinez\/posts\/pfbid0wHyq31MmrTeMfTdT4CV53nNdbLvFiSZ7EKtQbBJmGJJFzam7X5xj7bmsRvFL686Al\">penned<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__Q860l\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=9846814708689438&amp;set=a.144499862254353&amp;mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=564&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=564\" data-testid=\"photo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df00f11604d393ac4f%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ff6cd82da8670d146b%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D9846814708689438%26set%3Da.144499862254353%26mWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D564%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D564&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"ffcf0467f58c7529c\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">For those who wished to help, Tamara also provided\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/support-for-tamara-ortizs-heartbreaking-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/support-for-tamara-ortizs-heartbreaking-loss\">GoFundMe link<\/a>. Michael Garcia, Tamara&#8217;s partner since 2015, organized the campaign to help the family cope with the tragedy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-0\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">At the time of publication, the fundraiser had collected $41,131 of its $45,000 goal. He noted that this was the only account approved by Tamara, with all proceeds going directly to her.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__Q860l\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tamara.o.martinez\/posts\/pfbid0wHyq31MmrTeMfTdT4CV53nNdbLvFiSZ7EKtQbBJmGJJFzam7X5xj7bmsRvFL686Al?mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=603&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=655\" data-testid=\"post\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df4a75d69bd9be6faa%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ff6cd82da8670d146b%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ftamara.o.martinez%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0wHyq31MmrTeMfTdT4CV53nNdbLvFiSZ7EKtQbBJmGJJFzam7X5xj7bmsRvFL686Al%3FmWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D603%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D655&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f4732127201f67d34\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Michael also shared that direct donations could be made to Dignity Memorial in Barstow, which had kindly agreed to accept contributions in person or by phone to help\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/support-for-tamara-ortizs-heartbreaking-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/support-for-tamara-ortizs-heartbreaking-loss\">cover funeral expenses<\/a>. In addition to grieving the loss of the three children, the family was also supporting Peyton and Lynsey, Tamara and Michael&#8217;s two other children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-1\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Michael shared that Tamara had taken time to accept help from others but deeply appreciated the generosity and support extended to them during this difficult period.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__Q860l\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-page fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1Cwe8BRZw8\/?mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=389&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=563\" data-testid=\"page\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:page Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/page.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df1799fa3203c1f7cd%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ff6cd82da8670d146b%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fp%2F1Cwe8BRZw8%2F%3FmWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D389%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D563&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"fd20de3e6b8d99ff9\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:page Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Condolences have also poured in from those who knew the family. Bear Creek Retreat, where the victims were regulars,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0czZtzWjGsPidABa7KTXFe6jfKTbLBNb4MD9pnuqxkoAt11vpU3Yepf8xue8SaVK5l&amp;id=100064332601729&amp;_rdc=1&amp;_rdr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0czZtzWjGsPidABa7KTXFe6jfKTbLBNb4MD9pnuqxkoAt11vpU3Yepf8xue8SaVK5l&amp;id=100064332601729&amp;_rdc=1&amp;_rdr\">shared<\/a>\u00a0a tribute, &#8220;On this Mother&#8217;s Day, our hearts are heavy as we extend our deepest condolences to Tamara Ortiz, Mike Garcia and their entire family for the unimaginable loss of three of their beloved children on May 4th.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The establishment\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0czZtzWjGsPidABa7KTXFe6jfKTbLBNb4MD9pnuqxkoAt11vpU3Yepf8xue8SaVK5l&amp;id=100064332601729&amp;_rdc=1&amp;_rdr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0czZtzWjGsPidABa7KTXFe6jfKTbLBNb4MD9pnuqxkoAt11vpU3Yepf8xue8SaVK5l&amp;id=100064332601729&amp;_rdc=1&amp;_rdr\">added<\/a>, &#8220;They have been such great repeat guests of the BCR, and we are grateful for the beautiful memories they have made during their stays, including just two weeks prior to this tragedy. \ud83d\udc94.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__Q860l\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-page fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0czZtzWjGsPidABa7KTXFe6jfKTbLBNb4MD9pnuqxkoAt11vpU3Yepf8xue8SaVK5l&amp;id=100064332601729&amp;_rdc=1&amp;_rdr=&amp;mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=665&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=682\" data-testid=\"page\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:page Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/page.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df075a7a6cafda8749%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ff6cd82da8670d146b%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpermalink.php%3Fstory_fbid%3Dpfbid0czZtzWjGsPidABa7KTXFe6jfKTbLBNb4MD9pnuqxkoAt11vpU3Yepf8xue8SaVK5l%26id%3D100064332601729%26_rdc%3D1%26_rdr%3D%26mWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D665%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D682&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f3fc6ba69c66e1c3c\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:page Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As Tamara and Michael&#8217;s community mourn and prepare to lay to rest a father and three children, another tragedy recently shook social media.\u00a0<strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">The Ordone family, and the TikTok community, were left devastated by the death of Preston Ordone, affectionately known online as &#8220;Okay Baby.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On April 24, 2025, Louisiana State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 12 in St. Tammany Parish. The victims were identified as Jaelan and Katelynn Ordone and their two-year-old son, Preston.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/xARmnoz?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">All three sustained severe injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment. A\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LouisianaStatePolice\/posts\/pfbid02xePAr8HaXFN9rfcB3vihwrCUbNnyRDQoUrLg2myhbyikDq2L9o57hzwkTfwtHtK4l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LouisianaStatePolice\/posts\/pfbid02xePAr8HaXFN9rfcB3vihwrCUbNnyRDQoUrLg2myhbyikDq2L9o57hzwkTfwtHtK4l\"><u>preliminary investigation<\/u><\/a>\u00a0determined that they were traveling eastbound on I-12 in a 2011 Ford F-150 when, for reasons still under investigation, the truck veered off the roadway and struck a tree.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Police also said Jaelan and Katelynn were properly restrained at the time of the accident, but their son was &#8220;improperly restrained&#8221; in his child safety seat. The couple were hospitalized.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__Q860l\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LouisianaStatePolice\/posts\/pfbid02xePAr8HaXFN9rfcB3vihwrCUbNnyRDQoUrLg2myhbyikDq2L9o57hzwkTfwtHtK4l?mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=352&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=474\" data-testid=\"post\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Dfcfc35b4b80258a21%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ff6cd82da8670d146b%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLouisianaStatePolice%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02xePAr8HaXFN9rfcB3vihwrCUbNnyRDQoUrLg2myhbyikDq2L9o57hzwkTfwtHtK4l%3FmWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D352%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D474&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f3bf3c5c5eeb5592b\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Following the crash, friends of Katelynn and her family released a\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DI88GSEOuoO\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DI88GSEOuoO\/\"><u>video update<\/u><\/a>\u00a0via Katelynn&#8217;s social media accounts. They shared that Preston&#8217;s\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHzbnY8slyY\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHzbnY8slyY\/?img_index=1\"><u>older sister<\/u><\/a>, Paisley, was at school during the time of the accident.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Regarding Jaelan and Katelynn&#8217;s recovery, they revealed that Katelynn suffered multiple broken bones and a severe concussion. On the day they recorded the update, they said she walked for the first time since the accident.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/7rIS5Az?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-5\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">They also shared that Jaelan underwent emergency surgery on one of his legs, and that he and Katelynn were at different hospitals. Fans of Preston and his family reached out to send prayers and offer further support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/GNZH6Wl?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-6\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In light of this and mounting medical bills, the Ordone family started a GoFundMe. The fundraiser description begins with a brief recount of the accident, before\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/support-katelynn-and-jaelans-healing-journey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/support-katelynn-and-jaelans-healing-journey\"><u>confirming<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;Tragically, their 2-year-old son, Preston Ordone\u2014affectionately known as the &#8216;Okay Baby&#8217; on TikTok\u2014was in the back seat. Preston suffered critical injuries and later passed away at the hospital.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/XY2beEw?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-7\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">They set a goal of raising $50,000 and, as of this writing, raised $39,326. Katelynn and Jaelan were in Lakeview Hospital, recovering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">During a visit at the medical facility, Glen Norris, Preston&#8217;s grandfather, spoke with Nola.com by phone. He disputed some of the details in the report released by State Police.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/bqFVNhP?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-8\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Although the report states that Preston was improperly restrained in his seat, Glen claimed he was, in fact, properly secured. He shared that the family had been returning home from a doctor&#8217;s appointment when the incident occurred.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Glen said he spoke to a witness who was driving behind the truck when it crashed and removed Preston from the vehicle. The witness reportedly confirmed that Preston was properly restrained.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/1oZxq8u?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-9\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Glen said the boy&#8217;s passing left him numb. However, the police report still angered him, and he felt it was &#8220;hurtful and painful.&#8221; Nola.com also spoke with Trooper Marc Gremillion, who maintained that the report is accurate based on the information currently available. Still, the investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-container__JIYrw\"><iframe class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-iframe__SApqJ\" title=\"TikTok\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7409375367657426206\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-10\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Preston was the light in the lives of all who knew and loved him. He became popular\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kate_ordone\/video\/7494366346151595294?_r=1&amp;_t=ZS-8vutu1WkXdk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kate_ordone\/video\/7494366346151595294?_r=1&amp;_t=ZS-8vutu1WkXdk\"><u>on TikTok<\/u><\/a>\u00a0for videos in which he would receive instructions from his mother and\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kate_ordone\/video\/7409375367657426206?_r=1&amp;_t=ZS-8vutiVd2zwG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kate_ordone\/video\/7409375367657426206?_r=1&amp;_t=ZS-8vutiVd2zwG\"><u>respond<\/u><\/a>\u00a0with an enthusiastic \u201cOkay!\u201d before promptly doing the opposite.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-container__JIYrw\"><iframe class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-iframe__SApqJ\" title=\"TikTok\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7496206779043400991\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Those clips, which sometimes\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIsGnhGMDXZ\/?img_index=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIsGnhGMDXZ\/?img_index=2\"><u>included Paisley,\u00a0<\/u><\/a>often involved Preston playing in the\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kate_ordone\/video\/7412329216055758111?_r=1&amp;_t=ZS-8vutqShicH1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kate_ordone\/video\/7412329216055758111?_r=1&amp;_t=ZS-8vutqShicH1\"><u>mud<\/u><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kate_ordone\/video\/7408368427632528671?_r=1&amp;_t=ZS-8vutsQ5BAHN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kate_ordone\/video\/7408368427632528671?_r=1&amp;_t=ZS-8vutsQ5BAHN\"><u>water<\/u><\/a>, as the youngster loved the outdoors. 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