PORT ACRES — Editorial Note: In a previous version of this story, 12News was told by Port Arthur Police that the boy was killed by a riding lawnmower. The mother told 12News her son was riding on a tractor when he fell off.
Port Arthur Police are investigating after a child died in an accident involving a tractor.
Officers responded to a possible motor vehicle accident on 63rd Street just past 2:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Once on scene, officers found a 6-year-old boy with serious injuries.
The boy was transported to Christus St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Beaumont where he was pronounced dead due to his injuries.
Port Arthur Police Chief Tim Duriso said the boy was trying to climb onto the back of the tractor when the accident occurred.
His mother said she believes Charles was riding on a tractor while his dad was driving and fell out.
Duriso said the investigation is still ongoing.
From a Port Arthur Police Department news release...
At approximately 2:01PM, Thursday 09/20/2018, Officers from the Port Arthur Police Department responded to the 3401 63rd St., in reference to a motor vehicle accident at the residence.
Upon arrival on scene, officer found a male white juvenile with serious injuries.
The juvenile was transported to St. Elizabeth's hospital where he was later pronounced deceased due to his injuries.
The Port Arthur Criminal Investigations Division was notified along with Crime Scene technicians to process the scene.
The case is still currently under investigation.
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