'So very sad': Internet mourns death of '16 and Pregnant' star Sean Garinger, 20, following tragic ATV accident

BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA: The heart-wrenching news of Sean Garinger's untimely death at the tender age of 20 has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world and left fans reeling, as per Daily Mail.

The cherished reality star, known for his role in MTV's series '16 and Pregnant,' sadly passed away in a devastating ATV accident on February 28 in Boone, North Carolina.

Heartfelt tributes and condolences have flooded in from fans and supporters, highlighting the significant impact Garinger had on those who followed his story.

Sean Garinger died on impact as his skull was crushed due to the flipping of the ATV

According to his mother, Mary Hobbs, the circumstances surrounding Garinger's death were heartbreaking.

"He was just moving [the ATV] from one parking spot to the next for me, so I could back into park. He pulled [in] front of me to park the ATV and the ground gave way from all the rain and mud," she recounted in an interview with The US Sun.

The ATV flipped over, crushing Garinger's skull and inflicting severe head injuries.

Hobbs expressed the profound grief and loss she feels, saying, "There was a huge part of my heart that died with my son on Wednesday. He was my only son, my rock, my strength when I had none left."

Sean Garinger embodied a zest for life and an adventurous spirit

Garinger's untimely passing is especially poignant as he leaves behind two young daughters, Dareli, aged 3, and Esmi, aged 1, whom he shared with his ex-partner Selena Gutierrez.

Hobbs revealed that Garinger had been eager to purchase a vehicle to visit his daughters, who reside in Fountain, Colorado, with their mother and grandmother.

Despite his youth, Garinger embodied a zest for life and an adventurous spirit that knew no bounds.

As his obituary poignantly noted, "He had a passion for living life to the fullest. His adventurous spirit and love for excitement were evident in all aspects of his life. He enjoyed driving RC cars, sky diving, shark diving, dirt bikes, flying his drone, driving ATVs, surfing, and spending time in the ocean."

The Watauga County Sheriff's Office verified the devastating occurrence, affirming that Watauga Medics and the Sheriff's Office had promptly responded to the fatal accident. The ATV had veered off an embankment, ultimately landing on top of Garinger.

Internet erupts with tributes and condolences in the wake of Sean Garinger's untimely death

As news of Garinger's untimely death circulated on the internet, a wave of condolences and expressions of grief flooded social media platforms.

One Facebook user expressed deep sorrow, saying, "So very sad, prayers for the family rip."

Another user conveyed their sympathy with the words, "My deepest condolences to his mom and family. How sad." A user added, "So sad to hear this. Thoughts and prayers for his friends and family."

Another person weighed in, stating, "Very sad. Prayers for all loved ones." One mor user shared their condolences, remarking, "Condolences to his family; this is so sad and heartbreaking."

The sentiment continued as another user expressed the depth of the tragedy, saying, "How sad and absolutely horrible. His poor mom and family."

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