TikTok star Timbo the Redneck, 18, is crushed to death after falling out of his truck 'Judy' while spinning donuts
TikTok star Timbo the Redneck, 18, of Florida, died Saturday after he flew out of his truck while doing donuts and was crushed
An 18 year-old TikTok star was killed after he fell out of his truck while performing donuts and the vehicle landed on top of him - with his stricken mom later breaking the news to his fans.
Timbo the Redneck - whose real name is Timothy Hall - was killed on Saturday when his truck 'Judy' - a GMC Sierra - crashed, sending him flying before the flipped-over truck landed on top of Hall.
Hall's mother Tassie announced the news on his social media channels saying: 'He won't be creating anymore videos, no more videos at all. My son was in a bad accident yesterday and didn't make it.'
Tassie, who said her 'heart is just so broken,' told her son's followers that Hall was so grateful for their support and encouragement.
'I wanna thank everybody, for all the fans that he had. He loved TikTok and just believed in all the fans, everybody that supported him, it meant a lot to him,' Tassie said. She has also launched a fundraiser to pay for her son's funeral.
Hall's brother-in-law Tony, who has made prior appearances in his videos, uploaded a video to his YouTube channel Sunday, offering more details on the tragedy.
'He passed away this Saturday in a truck crash with his girlfriend, Kori,' Tony shared.
Timothy 'Timbo' Hall was in the truck with his girlfriend, Kori, at the time of the accident
The accident occurred in the front yard of a friend's house. Updates on Kori's condition have not been given.
Hall's mother, Tassie, announced his death on TikTok saying: 'My 'heart is just so broken'
'He was doing donuts in the front yard in JD's house,' Tony said. 'The truck just flipped over and he flew out the driver's side window and the truck landed on top of him - his whole body, the truck landed on top of him.'
Tony continued, saying that Hall repeatedly told him how much his fans to meant to him.
'I just want everyone to know that Timbo, or Timothy - whatever you want to call him, he truly appreciated and loved his fans and he loved his friends,' he said.
'He appreciated you guys so much more than you know ... He was so proud of what he built.'
Hall had more than 2million likes on TikTok and over 200,000 followers.
Hall's video's featured him talking about life as a self-described 'redneck,' vaping and sharing his love for former president Donald Trump.
Since his death, thousands of social media users have issued comments offering condolences and support.
'WE WILL MISS HIM FOR SURE!! He was a great friend to me and I'm glad I knew him as a great friend,' said Taylor Campbell. 'RIP TIMBO.'
'We will miss you so much bro, thanks for always making me laugh bro,' Andrew Martin said.
'Rest In Peace brother...gone but not forgotten. You will be missed king,' said TikToker Cowboy King, 'Condolences to the family.'
Hall's family established a GoFundMe account to help cover funeral expenses. The fundraiser has been closed after reaching its nearly $10,000 goal in just two days.
Since his death, thousands of social media users have issued comments offering condole scenes and support
Hall's family established a GoFundMe account to help cover funeral expenses. The fundraiser has been closed after reaching its nearly $10,000 goal in just two days