Keigan Norwood, a 6-year-old boy, dies from wreck injuries after ATV Accident
By Ava Barnes
Keigan Norwood, the victim of a tragic ATV wreck, passed away on Tuesday due to his injuries, as confirmed by Rankin County Coroner David Ruth. The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department also provided details about the incident on Tuesday.
On a Sunday afternoon, an emergency call was made to the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office, reporting a collision between a motor vehicle and an ATV on Rehobeth Rd in Pelahatchie. Upon arrival, deputies discovered two young occupants of the ATV in critical condition. AirCare was immediately summoned and transported both juveniles to the hospital. The accident is currently being investigated.
Following numerous inquiries regarding blood donation for the two children involved in the ATV accident in Rankin County, Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) has sent out text messages to assist people in contributing. Lou Dittus and Keigon Norwood were both injured in the four-wheeler incident and were transferred from the scene to Children’s of Mississippi in Jackson.
Officials have stated that Keigon specifically requires A+ blood donations to stabilize his blood pressure. The family of Norwood has informed WJTV that those with A+ blood can donate at Lowe’s in Greenville, Mississippi, from 12-4 p.m. today.
Additionally, MBS has provided information that individuals not in the Greenville area can make donations at any MBS Center or Blood Drive using the following codes: Keigan – EJ35 and Myleigh – EJ34.
