Community Rallies Around Meriden Family After Tragic Loss Of Child

MERIDEN, CT — The community is coming to the aid of a Meriden family after the death of a 6-year-old boy in a go-kart accident Tuesday.

The boy, Adrian Warzecha, was driving a go-kart with his younger brother in the parking lot of Kronenberger Park when the crash occurred.

The fundraiser was started by Kali Dickinson, the boy's mother.

"Last night, we lost my baby boy in a tragic accident," she wrote on GoFundMe. "His younger brother, my middle son, survived by the grace of God. I’m not sure what to say here. But my baby boy was 6 years old. This is something a mother should never have to ever experience. I am absolutely shattered. I’m reaching out asking for help for his funeral and memorial funds and for our household since his father will be staying home to grieve. I’m a stay at home mother and on one income we are barely getting by. I already lost my baby boy the light of my life. Even if you can’t donate, prayers and healing thoughts are needed. Thank you so much."

Police responded Tuesday evening to a report of an accident at 88 Westview Drive in the area of Kronenberger Park.

Officers found two boys, ages 6 and 4, who had apparently crashed a go-kart while driving in the parking lot of Kronenberger Park.

The go-kart collided with and rode under a closed swing gate. The gate was intended to stop vehicles from driving onto the athletic fields, police said.

Adrian, who had been wearing a helmet, suffered a serious head injury. A Life Star helicopter responded and took him to an area trauma unit. Despite the lifesaving efforts of first responders and hospital staff, he was pronounced deceased at Midstate Medical Center, according to police.

His 4-year-old brother did not suffer major injuries but was taken to Connecticut Children's Medical Center for evaluation.

The state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death was blunt impact injury to the head and neck, according to Hearst Connecticut Media. The death was ruled accidental.

The fundraiser had generated $28,012 of a $20,000 goal on 648 donations as of Friday morning.

To donate, go to GoFundMe.