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Tuesday, April 1, 2014
An emotional gathering took place outside Memorial Hermann Hospital where little league baseball players trekked Friday to support one of their own. Gabe Rojas is being treated for a badly broken leg. The 11-year-old and his best friend Jartis Soloman were both sent to the hospital after they were hit by a car on Wednesday. “His spirits are high right now,” said David Rojas, Gabe’s father. “He’s a very strong kid. He’s fighting.” The accident happened at the Rojas’ home while the two boys were playing basketball in the driveway.
Date: 
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
A Franklinton woman riding an ATV died Wednesday after she disregarded a traffic signal and was struck by a car, State Police said. The crash occurred at the intersection of Louisiana highways 450 and 16, State Police said. Cynamon A. Warden, 21, died of injuries at Interim LSU Hospital in New Orleans. State Police said the collision happened around 12:55 p.m. Wednesday after Warden, who was driving the Kawasaki four-wheeler on Louisiana 450, disregarded a flashing stop sign and red signal light as she crossed Louisiana 16.