A 3-year-old boy was tragically left orphaned when a wrong-way alleged drunken driver crashed into his household’s automobile because it headed residence from a Christmas occasion, killing his mom, father and 5-year-old sister.
The younger household of 4 was on Freeway 99 in Fort Bend County, Texas, when their automobile was violently struck head-on by a boozed-up motorist going the fallacious method round 2 a.m. Saturday, in keeping with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Workplace.
Lizbeth Rodriguez Contreras, a 27-year-old instructor, and her daughter, Camila Pena, 5, died on the scene, cops stated.
Dad Diego Pena Jr., 26, and the 3-year-old boy, recognized by members of the family as Dieguito, have been rushed to the hospital by ambulance, however the father died from his accidents.
Dieguito, described as a” candy and harmless boy,” remained hospitalized as of Christmas Eve in crucial however secure situation, in keeping with police and devastated family.
“Straight away, Dieguito misplaced the individuals who cherished him, protected him, and have been his complete world. He’s at the moment receiving medical care, will bear surgical procedures and continues to battle by way of restoration,” heartbroken members of the family wrote in a GoFundMe marketing campaign elevating cash for the now-parentless toddler.
“Whereas he’s surrounded by household who love him deeply, the emotional and monetary weight of this loss is overwhelming for all the household. No household ought to ever should plan funerals for 3 family members whereas additionally worrying concerning the medical care and way forward for a surviving youngster.”
The driving force of the opposite automobile, 27-year-old Majesti Religion Lee, was transported to a hospital by Life Flight and handled for non-life-threatening accidents.
Police stated alcohol was an element within the crash, and Lee was arrested Wednesday and charged with intoxicated manslaughter enhanced to a first-degree felony and one depend of intoxication assault.
She is being held on the Fort Bend County Jail on $1,050,000 bond, jail data present.
“Our hearts are with the household as they endure an unimaginable loss,” Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan stated in an announcement. “This tragedy is a painful reminder of how rapidly lives might be modified when impaired driving happens, and why making accountable selections behind the wheel is so crucial.”
Contreras was a “beloved” fourth-grade instructor at Metcalf Elementary Faculty in Houston, the place her “mini-me” Camila additionally attended preschool, members of the family stated.
Pena Jr. was a handyman, and nothing made his son happier than imitating his father doing work round the home, in keeping with family.
