The tragic death of a two-year-old TikTok sensation, affectionately known as “Okay Baby,” has sparked controversy over the circumstances of his demise. Preston Ordone, the toddler in question, was involved in a fatal car accident near New Orleans. The incident occurred on a Thursday morning when the 2011 Ford 5-150 pick-up truck he was traveling in with his parents veered off the road and collided with a tree, according to the Louisiana State Police and individuals close to the family.
The police report stated that Preston, who was seated in the back of the vehicle, was not properly secured in his child safety seat, leading to severe injuries. He was rushed to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. However, this account has been disputed by the family, who insist that Preston was appropriately restrained at the time of the accident.
The toddler’s parents, Katelynn and Jaelan Ordone, also sustained significant injuries in the crash. Katelynn suffered multiple broken bones and a severe concussion, while Jaelan required emergency surgery on one of his legs. The family’s statement was delivered via a video message, in which a woman detailed the extent of the parents’ injuries.
Preston’s grandfather, Glenn Norris, has vehemently denied the police’s claim that Preston was not properly buckled in. Norris stated that he had spoken to a bystander who had helped remove Preston from the wreckage, and this individual confirmed that the child had been correctly secured in his seat. The police, however, have yet to comment on Norris’s assertion and are still investigating the cause of the crash. They are also awaiting the results of a routine toxicology test from the driver.
Preston, known for his playful defiance, had amassed a large online following. His nickname, “Okay Baby,” was derived from his habit of cheerfully agreeing to his parents’ instructions, only to do the exact opposite. One of his most popular videos featured him diving into mud after his mother had warned him not to slip.
At the time of the accident, Preston’s older sister, Paisley, was at school. A recent TikTok video, now heartbreakingly poignant, shows Preston telling his mother he loves her, only days before the tragic incident. A man using Preston’s mother’s TikTok account expressed gratitude for the joy Preston brought to his followers, saying, “If there’s mud in heaven, he’s probably found it is jumping and dancing in it.”