HASTINGS, Mich. — A 3-year-old boy from Hastings died Tuesday after suffocating from having a plastic bag over his head.
Michigan State Police have ruled the death of Joel Newton accidental. According to a press release, he was playing with his 5-year-old brother Monday, July 29, when he placed the bag over his head and was unable to remove it.
His brother alerted their father, who performed CPR while calling 911. Joel passed away at Helen Devos Children’s Hospital Tuesday.
A fundraiser to help the Newton family with funeral costs will take place Aug. 10 at After Effects Hair Studio, 410 South Broadway Suite B in Middleville from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
