Parker sixth-grader suffers severe burns in racing incident

This photo of Case Higgins and his parents, Davic and Kandice Higgins has been posted across social media. Case, 12, was burned severely in a racing accident on Friday. (Facebook)

By Roger Sims, Journal staff

linncountyjournal@icloud.com

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – A 12-year-old Parker boy was critically injured during a junior sprint care race on Friday evening at the I-44 Speedway in Oklahoma City, Okla.

According to reports, the car Case Higgins was driving flipped and caught fire. The boy suffered burns across his body before he could be pulled from the wreckage by rescuers.

In a post on social media on Saturday, Case’s mother, Kandice Higgins wrote,”My sweet boy is fighting the biggest battle of his life.

“He has third-degree burns over 50% of his little body and will remain intubated for the next several days while his little body continues to fight.”

In an earlier post leading up to the race, Kandice posted that the Prairie View Middle School sixth-grader would be “chasing his dream of racing in the 2026 Jr. Sprint Series.”

Her post received scores of comments of support and prayers.

“Please keep praying for my sweet boy for healing, for strength, and for the days ahead,” she wrote. “And if you can, please say a prayer for our family too as we walk through the hardest days of our lives.”

“Many of you already know that our son, Case, was involved in a devastating racing accident and is currently fighting through a long road to recovery after suffering severe burns,” wrote Case’s father, David Higgins in a post on social media. “As a family, our focus is on being by his side during this incredibly difficult time.”

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help cover expenses while Case is hospitalized in Oklahoma City. Click here for the link.