The six year old boy who passed away in an accident on Thursday has been identified.
Charles Brown was enrolled in first grade at East Chambers Elementary School, his mother Bonnie Power told 12News.
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Charles never met a stranger and would walk up to anybody and introduce himself, she said. He was autistic and loved talking about Pokemon.
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.
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This is a developing story. We will update with more as soon as we receive confirmed information.
