A 4-year-old boy died Sunday evening when an ATV overturned in Forsyth County, throwing both him and the teenage driver from the vehicle.
π What Happened: The Forsyth County Sheriffβs Office responded to Valley Stream Drive near Campground Road around 7:45 p.m. Sunday after receiving reports of an ATV crash. Investigators believe the 16-year-old driver from Cumming applied the brakes and turned sharply to the right while traveling too fast, causing the vehicle to flip.
The 4-year-old passenger, identified as Ricardo βRickyβ Hernandez, died at the scene. The teen driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to North Fulton Medical Center.
π The Victim: Ricardo, born November 21, 2020, was known for his βkind heartβ and βgenerous spirit,β according to a fundraising page set up for his family. His parents, Jose and Yuri Hernandez, are now facing funeral expenses while grieving their sudden loss.
π Whatβs Next: The Forsyth County Sheriffβs Office Traffic Specialist Unit continues to investigate the crash. Meanwhile, community members have organized a fundraiser to help the Hernandez family with funeral costs and other expenses during this difficult time.
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B.T. Clark is the Publisher of The Georgia Sun and author of Principles Are Like Pants⦠You Ought to Have Some. Over two decades in journalism, he has served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc., earning multiple awards along the way. His work has appeared in newspapers across the state, including The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal.
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