Nelson Padilla Car Accident, What Happened To Nelson Padilla?

Madison County Accident

In Madison County on Monday night, a car accident involving a tow truck caused the death of an 11-year-old kid. According to a press release from the State Authorities on Tuesday, police were called to the two-car collision on State Route 8 in Brookfield at approximately 5:51 p.m.

Nelson Padilla Car Accident

According to the New York State Police, Pennsylvanian boy Nelson Padilla, who was 11 years old, died in an accident with a flatbed tow truck on State Route 8 on Monday night in Brookfield.

The flatbed truck, which had caution lights on and was partially parked on the road, was struck by the boy's father, 29-year-old Abner Padilla of Utica, who was driving south on Route 8.

What Happened To Nelson Padilla?

Nelson was thrown following the accident, according to state police, and was found dead at the site. Both Abner and his other 9-year-old passenger in the back seat were unharmed. At the time of the crash, both kids were secured in their seatbelts.

What Did The Police Say About The Car Accident?

Police say Abner did not have a valid license and has an arrest warrant for an aggravated unlicensed operation charge out of Suffolk County. However, the warrant cannot be executed outside the county, so Abner was not arrested at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.