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A 4-year-old boy and his 68-year-old great-grandmother died following a farming accident in Indiana on Monday, June 23
\nThe little boy was pronounced dead at the hospital, and his great-grandmother died two days later
\nMore than $70,000 has been raised to create a playground in his memory
\nA 4-year-old boy and his great-grandmother died following a farming accident in Indiana, according to authorities and local reports.<\/p>\n

On Monday, June 23 at 7:40 p.m. local time, authorities received a call about an accident in Redding Township, the Jackson County Sheriff\u2019s Department said in a statement shared with PEOPLE. When emergency responders arrived, they found a 68-year-old woman and a 4-year-old boy who had been \u201cstruck\u201d by a tractor. The little boy was taken to a medical center where he was pronounced dead. The woman was flown to another hospital and died of her injuries on the morning of Wednesday, June 25, the sheriff\u2019s office said.<\/p>\n

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When contacted by PEOPLE, a spokesperson for the Jackson County Sheriff\u2019s Department confirmed that the two people were related and that the tractor involved in the accident was a combine. The Jackson County Coroner did not immediately respond to PEOPLE\u2019s request for comment. The accident is under investigation.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the family and all involved,\u201d Sheriff Rick Meyer of the Jackson County Sheriff\u2019s Department said in a statement.<\/p>\n

In an interview with NBC affiliate WTHR, Zach Flinn, confirmed that his 4-year-old nephew, Maverick Flinn, and Maverick\u2019s great-grandmother were involved in the fatal accident. That evening, the little boy wanted to ride in the combine with his great-grandfather. As he exited the tractor, both he and his grandma were fatally injured, according to the outlet.<\/p>\n

Zach told WTHR that farming was a big part of Maverick\u2019s life.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was in his blood,\u201d the grieving uncle told the outlet. \u201cBut just, so energetic, so loving, never met someone that he didn\u2019t want to give a hug to.\u201d<\/p>\n

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According to the little boy\u2019s obituary, he was loving and made friends easily. \u201cMaverick\u2019s life was full of joy and curiosity,\u201d it reads. \u201cHis bright smile and kind spirit touched everyone he met.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGod\u2019s child had the brightest smile, a heart full of love, and gave the very best hugs,\u201d Maverick\u2019s obituary reads. \u201cHis time on earth was far too short, but the love he gave and received will remain forever.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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