MTV’s 16 and Pregnant has introduced viewers to many young mothers, showcasing their journeys, relationship dramas, and early experiences with motherhood. Teen Mom fans tune in for the raw, real-life details that make reality TV so popular.
Despite the drama and the glitzy life that someone follows, it’s important to remember that the stars on the show are real people. Following their lives can sometimes be heartbreaking. One such instance is Sean Garinger, who appeared in the 2020-21 season of the MTV show and tragically died earlier this year. Now, five months later, the cause of his death has finally been revealed.
Teen Mom: Sean Garinger Was Driving An ATV At The Time Of His Death!
Fans first met Sean Garinger during season 6 of MTV’s 16 and Pregnant. The popular show also had a spin-off series, Teen Mom. However, Sean was not a part of it. Despite this, the young father remained a notable figure. He appeared alongside Teen Mom Selena Gutierrez, with whom he shared two children: Dareli, 3, and Esmi, 19 months.
Sean tragically died on February 28, at the young age of 20. For months, the cause of his death remained unclear, but the Raleigh medical examiner’s office has now revealed it. The Teen Mom star died from blunt force injury to the head following an ATV accident. His skull was fractured in several places when the vehicle flipped and pinned him underneath in his Boone, North Carolina driveway, according to TMZ.
Sean’s mother, Mary Hobb, was present during the incident. She described the tragedy, saying, “He was just moving [the ATV] from one parking spot to the next for me, so I could back into the park.” She explained that the ground gave way due to the rain and mud, causing the accident. Mary ran to get help from neighbors, but nothing came out of it. By the time she returned, Sean was no more.
While waiting for the ambulance, Mary reflected on her immense loss. “There was a huge part of my heart that died with my son. He was my only son, my rock, my strength when I had none left,” she continued. Sean’s family has since marked the accident site with flowers and a sign that reads, “We Love You Squishy,” a tribute to Sean’s nickname.
Teen Mom: Sean Garinger & Selena Gutierrez Were No Longer Together
Sean was introduced on television with his girlfriend, Selena Gutierrez, in March 2021. The pair shared a long-distance relationship, with Selena living in Colorado and Sean in North Carolina. The Teen Mom pair eventually broke up, and they were not together at the time of Sean’s death. Speaking about Sean’s death, Selena said, “No matter the circumstances, that was my kids’ father.
She continued, “Not only was I with him for nine plus years, he was my first love, my first everything, and we had two beautiful daughters that I’ll always be grateful for.” Selena added that despite the pair not speaking one-on-one, they had an amicable relationship. She also noted that Sean was 200 days sober at that time.
The Teen Mom star further said Sean was in school after getting out of rehab. He had also moved with his mom to North Carolina. Keep checking TV Season & Spoilers for all more updates on other Teen Mom news.