Within mindless scrolling on Instagram of perpetuating body image insecurities, toxic positivity, or unhealthy motivational videos, a post of wholesome family content brings a smile to your face. The psychology behind watching family vloggers suggests a sense of community, releases dopamine, and also provides solace if one is deprived of a happy family.
Within the last decade, several channels have dedicated content to displaying their private lives to the world. This content usually garners massive traction and viewer engagement.
The Hortons are one such family that positively influenced their followers due to their strong bond. Bryce and Krista Horton, who document their lives on Instagram, have amassed a considerable following of over 2 million.
Krista posts her opinions on parenting, pregnancy, dieting, nutrition, etc., while Bryce posts his quirky family pics. Every once in a while, Kyle Horton, Bryce’s younger brother, can be seen on their page.
Kyle Horton came across a jovial and caring family member. But he was also quite academically inclined, graduating from Frontier High School and enrolling at Long Beach City College. The Hortons were proud of Kyle’s services as a Platoon RO for Marine Corps Recruiting.
Kyle always doted on his nieces and nephews. So, imagine his joy when he became a father himself. He proposed to his partner and the mother of his son, Jori Kinney, in the romantic aesthetics of Yosemite with the sweetest gesture.
Kyle had a lot of progress going on for him, with more milestones to achieve. But all this came to an unfortunate halt when Kyle Horton was announced dead on August 19, 2023. According to the preliminary reports, Kyle died in a car accident caused by a multi-vehicular collision with a tractor-trailer and another car while he was driving a Ford Mustang. The accident happened on Highway 65 near the Lerdo Highway exit. Reportedly, the car also had a child, but whether it was his son or one of his nephews/nieces remains unknown. Kyle succumbed to severe injuries, and the child was taken to the hospital.
However, this entire account of the accident is based on alleged reports. A now-deleted Reddit thread alleged that Kyle actually died of an overdose, and the family is trying to conceal the cause of his death.
Let us decode the unsolved case of Kyle Horton’s death.
What Happened to Kyle Horton Bakersfield, CA, Per Media Reports?
California road infrastructure is an interconnected network of lanes. Highway 65, in particular, has a very complex structure of over 45 miles. This stretch connects Kern and Tulare Counties. However, a critical issue with this road is that it has several blind curves throughout.
It may result in a node of vehicles coming from different directions. In worst-case scenarios, this can cause severe collisions.
Reportedly, this is precisely what happened with Kyle Horton. On Saturday, Kyle was driving his Ford Mustang on Highway 65, close to the Lerdo Highway exit. Apparently, Kyle’s car collided with another car and a tractor-trailer. Kyle Horton was pronounced dead at the site after the rescue personnel tried to save him.
Kyle was only 28 when he passed away, leaving behind his fiancé Jori Kinney (whom he was soon getting married to) and an adorable two-year-old son.
What Happened to Kyle Horton, According To A Reddit Thread?
A now-deleted Reddit thread revealed that Kyle Horton was actually found by his partner, Jori, at their home. The post alleges that Kyle overdosed, given his history of alcohol and substance abuse (per the Redditor).
Besides this, there is not much information on this alleged cause of death.
Another point to be noted is that, some reports suggested no official accidents were reported on that particular lane on August 19. However, according to LA Weekly, one man was killed in a fatal collision on East Lerdo Highway on August 17.
These discrepancies in the reports sparked more suspicions on Kyle’s death. Some netizens even stated that the Hortons were trying to hide the overdose incident to maintain their reputation. Although, there is no verifiable evidence for these claims.
Also, allegedly, there was a child with Horton in the car. No further information is disclosed about the child’s whereabouts after the alleged accident. The Hortons mourned the sudden demise of their beloved member with tributes.
Bryce and Krista posted a sweet compilation of Kyle’s moments, bidding him adieu–
Jori Kinney posted a heart-wrenching post about losing the love of her life with a very emotional final message.
Average Being Take On Kyle Horton’s Case
Since there are no official reports or any further developments on the case yet, we shall refrain from promoting any theory about Kyle Horton’s death, respecting him and his grieving family.
But we shall post updates as and when more information comes to light.
What are your opinions on this case? Do you believe it was an accident or an overdose? What could be the reason that there are not many details divulged on this incident?
Let us know in the comments section below.
