Police said 31-year-old Addiel Ortiz's motorcycle collided with a Chevrolet Traverse that the young boy had been riding in with his mother.
Monday, September 16, 2024 3:36AMPALERMO, New Jersey --9-year-old boy who was killed in a crashA grief-stricken community in Palermo, New Jersey showed up by the dozens to pray and lean on each other for support days after Easton Beisler lost his life.
"Easton embodied a life that we could all strive to live for," Easton's teacher said tearfully in front of the large crowd.The fatal two-car crash took place in Vineland outside of the Romano Sports Complex on Thursday night. Police said 31-year-old Addiel Ortiz's motorcycle collided with a Chevrolet Traverse that the young boy had been riding in with his mother.PICTURED: Easton Beisler and Addiel A. OrtizAt the vigil, youth coaches who knew Easton spoke about the young boy and how much his presence was felt. Easton played basketball, baseball, soccer, and football for the Upper Township Indians.
Action News learned that the Vineland Blitz football team was hosting the Upper Township Indians on the night of the crash. Outside of the sports complex, memorials full of balloons honor the lives of both Easton and Ortiz, who not only dedicated his time to coaching but was a devoted and loving father."It's a tragedy it is. The young man didn't even get a chance to live his life and coach Addie didn't get a chance to live his. He's only 31, four children," said Jerome Clements, who had coached with Ortiz for four years.A candlelight vigil set to honor Ortiz's life is scheduled for 7 p.
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