Tragedy Strikes Again: Teenage Boy Who Survived Devastating Jumping Castle Accident Killed on Ebike
Just over two years after surviving one of Australia's most traumatic jumping castle accidents, 15-year-old Lucas Reid has tragically lost his life in a separate cycling accident. The news comes as a devastating blow to the Hillcrest community, which was left reeling from the loss of six young lives when a mini tornado dislodged a jumping castle at the school in 2021.
Reid, who had shown remarkable resilience and determination in the face of adversity, was riding an ebike on Don Heads Road in Devonport, Tasmania, when he lost control and collided with a pole. A nearby resident attempted to provide assistance but was unsuccessful, and Reid died at the scene.
The death has sent shockwaves through the community, with local politicians and officials offering their condolences to Reid's family and the Hillcrest community. "It's horrendous," said Devonport mayor Alison Jarman. "A beautiful young 15-year-old boy... My heart goes out to Lucas's family, his friends and his loved ones and all the Hillcrest community."
Police have launched an investigation into Reid's death, which is expected to be referred to the coroner. While it has not been confirmed whether Reid was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, officials are urging caution and reminding cyclists of the importance of road safety.
Reid's tragic fate serves as a sobering reminder of the risks associated with cycling and the need for vigilance on our roads. As tributes pour in from across the community, including from fellow AFL fans and friends who remembered him for his resilience and determination, it is clear that Lucas Reid will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Just over two years after surviving one of Australia's most traumatic jumping castle accidents, 15-year-old Lucas Reid has tragically lost his life in a separate cycling accident. The news comes as a devastating blow to the Hillcrest community, which was left reeling from the loss of six young lives when a mini tornado dislodged a jumping castle at the school in 2021.
Reid, who had shown remarkable resilience and determination in the face of adversity, was riding an ebike on Don Heads Road in Devonport, Tasmania, when he lost control and collided with a pole. A nearby resident attempted to provide assistance but was unsuccessful, and Reid died at the scene.
The death has sent shockwaves through the community, with local politicians and officials offering their condolences to Reid's family and the Hillcrest community. "It's horrendous," said Devonport mayor Alison Jarman. "A beautiful young 15-year-old boy... My heart goes out to Lucas's family, his friends and his loved ones and all the Hillcrest community."
Police have launched an investigation into Reid's death, which is expected to be referred to the coroner. While it has not been confirmed whether Reid was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, officials are urging caution and reminding cyclists of the importance of road safety.
Reid's tragic fate serves as a sobering reminder of the risks associated with cycling and the need for vigilance on our roads. As tributes pour in from across the community, including from fellow AFL fans and friends who remembered him for his resilience and determination, it is clear that Lucas Reid will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
! I mean, he's already had one close call with a jumping castle and now this? That's like the ultimate Aussie rite of passage... getting killed on a bike 
. But seriously, 15 is way too young to be gone. My heart goes out to his fam, friends, and the Hillcrest community. Safety first, folks! Wear that helmet, check your bike, and don't get too cocky on those roads 
. I guess this is one way to say goodbye to a 'rebel with a cause'... just not the cause you wanted 
... another life cut short on a road thats supposed to be safe. ebike or not, cycling is always gonna come with risks but u would think ppl would know how to ride properly by now... esp after what happened at that jumping castle 2 yrs ago 
still gets me thinking about those young lives lost... luke was a good kid from what i've seen in the tributes. it's just heartbreaking for his family & friends who are gonna miss him so much 
. It's like we're not learning from our mistakes. I know accidents can happen to anyone, but when it comes to ebikes and jumping castles, there's gotta be more caution taken 
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Let's try to be more understanding and supportive of each other instead of jumping to conclusions 
. We've lost a talented young life today, let's honor his memory by working together towards change 
15 is way too young to leave us, especially when you consider he'd shown so much grit & determination after that initial accident 
I mean what's the world coming to? We can't keep losing these talented young souls to preventable accidents 
it's just too much 
lucas was such an inspiration tho i had no idea he was going through that again, my heart just broke for him and his fam 
the hillcrest community is literally shattered rn, i cant even imagine how hard it must be on them 
anyway cant believe lucas was just 15 yrs old he had his whole life ahead of him didnt deserve this 
especially on ebikes 
. and of course it was a pole they hit... how many more lives need to be lost before we get proper safety measures in place 
. can't believe this is happening again... RIP lucas 
the community is still reeling from the loss of so many young lives in 2021 and it feels like we're not learning our lessons 
people need to be more careful on the roads, wear helmets, follow rules... it's just basic safety 
and dont even get me started on the roads in tasmania theyre like war zones for cyclists 
helmets matter, kids! 
but now he's gone. riding ebike at 15? how senseless is this 
. safety reminders are always needed, esp for teens who think they know it all 
. our thoughts r with lucas' family & hillcrest community 
also, why wasn't he wearing a helmet? 
? It's like they're expecting someone else to be responsible for their safety. And don't even get me started on the jumping castle incident... six young lives lost in one day is just insane 
. We need stricter regulations and more emphasis on road safety, not just some half-hearted "reminders" from officials