Update: July 7 at 5:45 p.m.
The funeral details for Rhett Luttrell, a 4-year-old killed in a firework accident over the holiday weekend, have been announced.
According to his obituary, visitation is scheduled for Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Rominger Funeral Home Chapel, with a funeral to follow at noon.
According to the Pulaski County Coroner's Office, Rhett died after a tube from a cake-style fireworks display fell over and hit him Saturday night.
A GoFundMe has been organized to support the family.
Update: July 6 at 6 p.m.
A 4-year-old boy died Saturday evening after being struck by fireworks during a July Fourth celebration at a home on Jacksboro Street, according to the Pulaski County Coroner's Office.
Rhett Luttrell was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital after a tube of active fireworks fell over and hit him around 10:16 p.m., Deputy Coroner Matt Johnson said. The family was setting off a "cake-style fireworks box" when the accident occurred.
Emergency responders received the 911 call at 10:16 p.m., with a caller reporting a "fire emergency fireworks accident" involving the child. People at the gathering rushed Rhett to the hospital, Johnson said.
The boy's grandmother, Kim Lynn, described Rhett as her "pride and joy" and "an absolute angel." His father, Mikey Luttrell said that he and Rhett's mother 'loved the child more than anything.'
Family members said the vivacious boy enjoyed playing dinosaurs with his father and visiting the local donut and coffee shop with his mom. He was celebrating the holiday with relatives when the tragedy occurred.
The accident has left the family in shock and disbelief over the loss of their "fun-loving little boy," relatives said.
Rominger Funeral Home in Manchester is handling funeral arrangements.
Original Story:
The Pulaski County Coroner's Office confirmed to LEX News that a 4-year-old was killed after a tube of fireworks fell over and hit the child in the torso on Saturday night.
The coroner's office has identified the child as Rhett Luttrell.
Luttrell's grandmother spoke to LEX News and stated, "He loved to go to the donut and coffee shop with his mommy, and loved to play dinosaurs with his daddy."
Further, LEX News learned that Rhett was a Kentucky basketball fan who called the team "The blue team, Wildcats."
This is a developing story. Check back for the latest updates.
