Overview

• Preston Ordone, a 2-year-old TikTok star known as 'Okay Baby,' died in an April 24 car crash in Louisiana, with the St. Tammany Parish coroner ruling the death accidental due to blunt force injuries.
• An independent accident reconstruction expert confirmed Preston was properly secured in a two-piece, 360-degree car seat, countering initial claims of improper restraint by Louisiana State Police.
• The expert identified a defect in the car seat’s locking mechanism, which may have prevented full attachment to its base, a flaw reportedly experienced by other users of the same model.
• Black box data revealed the vehicle was traveling at 70 mph before decelerating to 60 mph and veering off the road, with the crash potentially caused by a medical emergency affecting the driver.
• The Ordone family continues to grieve and advocate for child safety awareness, expressing gratitude for public support and relying on faith to navigate their loss.