Boy killed by Backhoe being driven by another boy

[chriscos]

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4 boys break into a construction site and start joy-riding heavy equipment. One doesn't come home. Condolences to the family.

 

[deereman75]

very sad, but 100% his own fault for sneeking into an equipment yard, and playing with heavy equipment.

 

[irwin]

That young, never got to learn about so many things...

I was young and stupid, it could've been me. I was facinated with heavy equipment as a boy.. when I got a summer job farm work (around a tractor, tobacco field work, 12yo) I made sure I was handy to drive it, to keep up with the work. I don't think I would've broke into the construction site.. but maybe..I WAS dumb at that age.

No offense to anyone. Very sad situation.

 

[deereman75]

I am about that age as well, I turned 14 about a month ago. I myself would never do something like that, but I know a few people who would. I hope that this tought the other kids a lesson, it should have.