A young Louisiana boy died in a tragic bicycle accident in Baton Rouge, and it has broken the community’s hearts. Suleiman Hamideh, 7, was riding his bike on Lindale Avenue near Cottondale around 7:40 p.m. September 15, 2025. A semitruck came to a stop at the same intersection, and the driver did his best to be sure the area was clear, but sadly, he reportedly had no idea Suleiman was there after he issued a warning.
Police noted the truck driver saw the children in the road and did his best to ensure they remained safe.
“The at scene investigation determined the Semi was traveling eastbound on Lindale Avenue when it came to a stop near the intersection of Cottondale Drive. The driver leaned out of the window and advised the nearby crowd to make sure the kids were out of the roadway,” police shared in a news release.
Suleiman allegedly rode his bicycle around the front of the truck, and disappeared on the driver’s side of the semi. Police estimated the driver was traveling between 7 and 12 mph.
“It is believed that due to the truck starting again from a full stop, it may have experienced shaking due to having a fully loaded down trailer,” police added in the release. “This would have potentially made it difficult to feel any disturbances from the impact with the child. The driver was unaware of the child being in the roadway and did not know anyone was struck.”
As if this story couldn’t be any more heartbreaking, the driver had no idea Suleiman was hurt and kept driving. When police caught up with him a few blocks down the road, they delivered the devastating news.
Police conducted a field sobriety test and did not find the driver to be impaired, but took a blood sample as well. The results are pending, WBRZ reported.
“This is very tragic, its very unfortunate,” Cpl. Saundra Watts said, according to WBRZ. “We’d just like to keep this family in our prayers.”
Anthony Patin told the news station he was on his way to the business he owns on Lindale Avenue the day Suleiman died.
“The kids are always out,” Patin said. “It’s a community environment around here.”
This one breaks our heart for everyone involved. We can’t imagine the pain they all must feel.
