Macon brothers, 10 and 15, killed in ‘terrible tragedy’ at mud bogging event
The 10-year-old and 15-year-old were pronounced dead about
"It was a terrible, terrible tragedy," the coroner said.
Authorities identified the brothers as Ryan and
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The brothers were struck as the driver of a Chevrolet S10 was finishing his run through the mud pit, according to the
The driver was unable to slow and lost control of the truck, which barreled through a cabled area and hit the three children before overturning,
The Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating. Charges are pending against the truck driver.
Representatives of South Creek Mud Boggin' declined to comment when reached by phone Sunday.
The company posted condolences on its Facebook page: "Our Mud Boggin' family is heartbroken. There are no words that can ever be said to even begin to express our sorrow. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families involved."
The company's website advertised the "Rooster Tail Madness" event and invited Outlaw, Modified and Super-Stock trucks to race on the mud track. The track was rebuilt and the racing format added for the 2018 season, which started in March, the site says.
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