Robert McKinnon Dies in Tragic ATV Crash on County Road 3250 [Decatur, TX]

Decatur, TX (December 3, 2025) — 13-year-old Robert McKinnon of Decatur lost his life Saturday after a tragic ATV crash on County Road 3250.

According to authorities, the deadly crash happened south of US 380 between Decatur and Bridgeport.

Reports say that McKinnon was riding with three other juveniles when the ATV flipped after the driver made a sharp turn. Emergency responders took McKinnon to Medical City Decatur, where he later died.

Three other children—ages 13, 12, and 9—were also involved. Two were hospitalized for their injuries, while the third was treated at the scene and released. Counselors were placed at McCarroll Middle School on Monday to support grieving students, staff, and families.

Funeral services for McKinnon are scheduled for Friday, Dec. 5 at First Baptist Decatur, with burial to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held the evening of Dec. 4.

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We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Robert “Treb” McKinnon. Losing a child is an unimaginable tragedy, and our hearts are with the Decatur community as they mourn his loss.

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