13-year-old dies of multiple blunt force injuries, coroner’s office says

13-year-old dies of multiple blunt force injuries, coroner’s office says

A 13-year-old died of multiple blunt force injuries in Hobart on Saturday night, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office.

13-year-old rider dies following incident at northwest Indiana BMX park

A 13-year-old boy died after an incident at a BMX park in Hobart, Indiana, the Lake County Coroner's Office said on Sunday.

13-Year-Old Rider Dies Following Tragic Accident at Steel Wheels BMX in Hobart

HOBART — The Northwest Indiana BMX community is mourning the loss of 13-year-old Oliver Ball-Reed of Hebron following a tragic accident Saturday night at Steel Wheels BMX in Hobart. According to the Lake County Coroner’s Office, emergency responders were notified at approximately 10:24 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, after Oliver was transported from the track to St. Mary’s Medical Center under full police escort. He was pronounced deceased …