Jacob Estrada, a 9-year-old boy who was critically injured in a 2022 crash in Miramar that killed his pregnant mother, has been left orphaned after his father was killed in an ATV crash in Hialeah. The most recent crash happened on Wednesday, when 38-year-old Antonio Jose Estrada hit a home on West 5th Avenue. NBC6’s Julia Bagg reports.
A 9-year-old boy who was critically injured in a 2022 crash in Miramar that killed his pregnant mother has been left orphaned after his father was killed in an ATV crash in Hialeah.
The most recent crash happened on Wednesday, when 38-year-old Antonio Jose Estrada hit a home on West 5th Avenue.
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He was visiting family in the area when he decided to take a family member's ATV for a spin around the block, police said.
"While attempting to make a left turn, Antonio lost control and crashed into the above listed home, suffering severe injuries," police said.
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He was flown to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center, where he died from his injuries.
"Our deepest condolences go out to Antonio's friends and family," Hialeah police said. "Antonio and his family are in my prayers."
Across the street, Scarlett Leiva saw the aftermath. She said she saw a man lying on the ground who was moving, and then rescuers took him away.
The victim is the father of Jacob Estrada, who turned 9 on Thursday. He himself survived a Miramar car crash that killed his pregnant mother, Cristina Hernandez, just days before Christmas in 2022.
Jacob Estrada had been critically injured in that crash, suffering a brain injury, several extremity and pelvic fractures, and multiple organ injuries in his liver, heart and kidneys. He spent around two months recuperating in the hospital before he was released.
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A 16-year-old driver was later charged in the crash that killed Hernandez. Police said he was going more than 100 miles per hour while under the influence of marijuana when the crash happened.
Leaders at Jacob's school said they are coming together to support him however they can.
Additionally, police issued a warning about riding without a helmet.
"Let's not allow Antonio's passing to be in vain," police said. "Let this serve as a reminder, to always wear a helmet when riding any type of motorcycle. Though helmets may not always save a life, the evidence is clear that helmets significantly reduce the risk of severe injuries and sometimes death."
