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Preston Ordone, Known on TikTok as “Okay Baby,” Dead at 2 After Car Accident
Preston Ordone’s grandfather is speaking out.
After the Louisiana State Police Department confirmed the 2-year-old TikTok star’s death April 24, his grandfather is disputing the department’s claims that Preston—also known as Okay Baby—was “improperly restrained in a child safety seat.”
Glen Norris, the father of Preston’s mother Katelynn Ordone and father-in-law of his dad Jaelan Ordone—who both sustained injuries in the fatal accident—alleged that a witness who arrived at the scene of the accident said the toddler was properly restrained in his seat.
Glen told NOLA.com on April 25 that he was informed by the witness that when he removed Preston from the vehicle, the toddler was properly restrained in the seat. Furthermore, Glen called the police’s statement "hurtful and painful."
The preliminary police investigation found that Katelynn and Jaelan’s 2011 Ford F-150 truck veered off the road and struck a tree shortly before 11:50 a.m. in St. Tammany Parish, approximately 50 miles north of New Orleans, according to the Louisianna Police Department. They were taken to nearby hospitals, where Katelynn and Jaelan are recovering. Preston died at the hospital, after suffering critical injuries.
E! News has reached out to the Louisiana State Police for comment on Glen’s allegations but has not heard back.
In a pinned comment on the LPD’s original statement, the department emphasized that the information provided about accidents is gathered through their initial investigations and never used to shame anyone involved.
“We do not do this with the intention of causing embarrassment, anguish, or anger,” the comment from April 25 read. “Our goal is never to add to the pain, but rather to fulfill our responsibility in this age of information. The Louisiana State Police must, when legally required, provide answers to the media and the public, ensuring transparency and accountability in the process.”
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The news of Preston’s death was announced by family members in a TikTok video shared April 27, saying that Katleynn and Jaelan’s 7-year-old daughter Paisley Ordone was at school during the time of the crash.
Following Preston’s death, his family reflected on the toddler’s internet presence.
“He made people smile, laugh, I know you guys look forward to seeing him every day,” family member Carson Matranga said. “I know in heaven right now, if there’s mud in heaven, he probably has found it and is jumping and dancing in it. Running up and down the streets of gold. And his overalls. He probably has golden overalls. We’re going to miss him a lot.”
Keep reading to look back at Okay Baby’s cutest TikTok moments...
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Katelynn Ordone and Jaelan Ordone Welcome Baby Preston
The couple, who are parents to daughter Paisley Ordone, welcomed their son Preston on Dec. 27, 2022.
"We are so excited to take him home," Katelynn wrote on Facebook at the time. "Thank you everyone for y'all's prayers."
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Ready for Easter
The Ordone family celebrated Easter 2025 with a lot of sweets, a day at church and some time in the pool. Katelyn simply captioned the post, "Happy Easter."
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Sweetest Sibling Duo
Paisley, now 7, has loved having a little brother by her side. While reflecting on Preston's adventurous nature, Katelynn revealed that it was seemingly passed on from his big sister.
"My daughter was just as feral at his age," the mom of 2 quipped on Instagram March 8. "That's why they're 5 years apart but she became a little less feral with age."
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Preston Makes a Splash as "Okay Baby"
In an August 2024 TikTok video, Katelynn gave directions to Preston, telling him, "Give Lovie one minute, OK?" After telling his mom, "OK," the toddler immediately jumped into the pool.
"It's the 'OK' for me every time and he STILL jumps," one user commented. Katelynn agreed that Preston hasn't quite grasped the phrase, captioning the video, "We're still trying to figure out what okay means to him."
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Roughhousing in the Dirt
Preston loved the pool, but he loved mud even more. For hours, he'd splash in muddy puddles outside their home.
As Katelynn and Jaelan's loved one Carson Matranga explained in their April 27 announcement of his unexpected death, "I know in heaven right now, if there's mud in heaven, he probably has found it and is jumping and dancing in it."
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A Star in the Making
Katelynn would sometimes share "Preston Interviews" on social media, quizzing him on his food and asking questions about himself.
His favorite song? "Baby" by Justin Bieber, which he went on to sing.
Thoughts on the Grinch? He explained, "He's a mean one, Mr. Grinch. I wanna punch the Grinch 'cause he's scary."
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