Loranger, LA (7/26/2023) – The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) reports the death of a teenager following a single-vehicle crash.
Chief Jimmy Travis says deputies responded to Gliderport Road shortly after 2:00 PM on Monday, July 24, 2023, following an ATV crash that ultimately claimed the life of a 14-year-old male and seriously injured a 13-year-old passenger.
The initial investigation revealed the two teenagers were operating an ATV on Gliderport Rd and lost control leaving the roadway. The ATV struck a culvert and several fence posts, igniting flames. The mother of the deceased and a passerby attempted to save the 14-year-old but were unable due to the extent of the fire. The mother sustained serious burns and was transported to St. Tammany Parish Hospital for treatment.
The 13-year-old was transported to North Oaks Medical Center, where he underwent surgery for severe injuries. After undergoing surgery and being stabilized, he was transported to Children’s Hospital, where he will remain for further treatment.
The crash remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Major Crash Investigation Team, but speed is believed to be a factor. The names of the victims will not be released as they are minors.
