Miguel Hernandez GoFundMe: Miguel Hernandez, 12, tragically passed away Saturday in a UTV accident.

3 injured, 1 killed in UTV crash at Fort Thomas Saturday during 8th grade graduation party

by John Johnson

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Fort Thomas – In times of need, the Gila Valley remains strong and communities rally for those tragically affected. And now the Pima and Fort Thomas communities mourn the death of Miguel Hernandez, 12, one of the middle school students who tragically died in a UTV accident at Fort Thomas on Saturday, leaving others with physical injuries. and trying to recover from both psychological trauma.

a go fund me Created to help the bereaved with funeral and other expenses.

Miguel died Saturday after being thrown from his UTV during a rollover in the Black Rock Road and W. Hinton Road neighborhoods of Fort Thomas. At approximately 1:47 p.m., authorities were called in and two other boys were taken by ground ambulance to Mount Graham Regional Medical Center. From there, one of the boys was flown to Banner University Medical Center Tucson for further treatment for serious injuries.

The accident was under investigation by the Graham County Sheriff’s Office, and an autopsy was scheduled to be conducted by the Pima County Coroner’s Office. According to reports from the scene, Miguel died of a head injury.

According to the Sheriff’s Department report, the three young men drove a green Polaris Ranger from an 8th grade graduation party at Fort Thomas to go to the bathroom because the restroom at the party was in use. It is said that he left for The Razer owner allegedly told his representative that he had allowed one of the boys to use the vehicle, but was unaware that the other two had taken part.

The boy in the center seat, who only had abrasions to his upper body, told police at the scene that they were heading south when the northbound vehicle pulled into their lane. It says. The young man said he tried to avoid the vehicle and in doing so turned the UTV over and repeatedly rolled over. He said the young man could not remember the make or model of the car. The reported boy driver, who was injured with traffic rashes and lacerations, managed to speak briefly to an agent at the scene and explained the same. The reported driver had trouble breathing at the scene and was then taken to Banner at UMC Tucson.

According to testimony to law enforcement and the Hilla Herald, several people stopped to help the young people, but none witnessed the accident or cause, all of whom encountered it later. One of the first to arrive put two young men in a car to wait for paramedics and called 911.

The Fort Thomas Fire Department and the Arizona Department of Public Safety responded to the scene.

According to friends and relatives, Miguel loved sports, especially baseball. Personally, I remember him surprising me on the football field a few years ago during a town youth game.

from Miguel’s GoFundMe A page curated by Heather Udal: “Now we face the unimaginable pain of saying goodbye to Miguel, while his family grapples with the overwhelming burden of funeral costs. As a community. , we have the power to ease their financial burden and provide the support they need.

Please consider making a donation, even if it’s a small amount. Together, let’s rally around Miguel’s family and demonstrate the power of community in the dark. Your donations and support will be a beacon of hope, providing comfort and strength to those affected by this devastating loss.

May solace be found in the memory of Miguel’s contagious laughter, love of life and the impact he had on each of us. ”