Indiana
13-year-old rider dies following incident at northwest Indiana BMX park
A 13-year-old boy died after an incident at a BMX park in Hobart, Indiana, the Lake County Coroner’s Office said on Sunday.
Oliver Ball-Reed, of Hebron, was critically injured at Steel Wheels BMX on Saturday and taken to St. Mary Medical Center, where he later died. Oliver’s death was ruled an accident caused by multiple blunt force injuries, according the coroner’s office.
Details about the incident at the bike park haven’t been released.
In a post on social media, Steel Wheels BMX offered thoughts and prayers to Oliver’s parents and his younger brother, who he raced alongside for eight years. The business said it has been communicating with the family and thanked the community for respecting the family’s privacy and wishes.
“As we all process this unspeakable news, we are grateful for the love and support of our BMX community that has folded Oliver’s family — as well as our track family — into their arms during this difficult time,” the park’s post added.