Lucas Reid previously survived the tragedy that resulted in the death of six kids after winds tossed an inflatable jumping castle into the air
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- Lucas Reid, 15, died when his e-bike collided with a telephone pole in Devonport, Tasmania, on Dec. 31
- He previously survived the 2021 Hillcrest Primary School tragedy that resulted in the death of six kids after winds tossed a inflatable jumping castle into the air
- Reid was remembered by his favorite footballer, GWS Giants Captain Toby Greene, for his “resilience and optimism”
A 15-year-old boy in Australia died on New Year’s Eve after his e-bike crashed into a pole.
Lucas Reid was riding his e-bike in Devonport, Tasmania, when it collided with a telephone pole on Dons Head Road around 7:30 p.m. local time on Dec. 31, according to Australian outlet 7 News.
Tasmania Police confirmed the incident on Facebook, but did not identify the victim at the time. “Police and emergency services were called to the scene on Don Heads Road just after 8pm after reports an e-bike had crashed into a pole,” they wrote.
“The teen rider sadly died at the scene,” police added.
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The investigation is ongoing.
“Our thoughts are with the rider’s family and loved ones,” police said.
Reid previously survived the 2021 Hillcrest Primary School tragedy that resulted in six kids dying and other serious injuries after winds tossed a jumping castle over 30 feet into the air in Devonport.
In the aftermath of the incident four years ago, the boy spent multiple weeks in the hospital and needed to use a wheelchair, Australian newspaper The Mercury reported.
At the time, Reid met members of the Richmond Football Club and Greater Western Sydney Giants, including his favorite player, Toby Greene.
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Greene paid tribute to the teen, telling The Mercury, “It is tragic news. Lucas was such a great young man and had overcome so much.”
“His resilience and optimism really stood out,” the Giants captain continued of his late fan.
“We met many years ago, enjoyed staying in touch and the boys all loved seeing him at games. The GIANTS family extend our deepest sympathy to the Reid family and friends,” Greene concluded.
