Ryan Taylor.Photo:Go Fund Me
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The teen was found injured that afternoon near an intersection 8 miles away from the Las Vegas strip, per the outlets. He was taken to the hospital and died Sunday morning.
Another witness told KTNV that around 15 to 20 people worked together to lift the car and free the child.
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Irene Reynaga, Ryan’s mother, said in aGoFundMe campaignthat her son “had no heartbeat” when paramedics arrived at the scene.
“We arrived to the hospital where they attempted everything possible to save our son,” Reynaga wrote. “Despite all prayers and efforts he sadly passed at 2:30am.”
“I love you with all my heart Ryan,” she added, writing that he was an “amazing kid” who was “taken from us so fast.”
As of Wednesday afternoon, more than $8,200 has been raised on behalf of the family.
“Thank you to the brave residents who helped lift the car and pull him out with me,” Taylor added. “Please remember his life and memories and help him live on through our love.”
source: people.com