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 celebration, 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 improper method round 2 a.m. Saturday, in line with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Workplace.
Lizbeth Rodriguez Contreras, a 27-year-old trainer, and her daughter, Camila Pena, 5, died on the scene, cops mentioned.
Dad Diego Pena Jr., 26, and the 3-year-old boy, recognized by relations 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 important however secure situation, in line with police and devastated family.
“Immediately, Dieguito misplaced the individuals who liked him, protected him, and have been his complete world. He’s at present receiving medical care, will bear surgical procedures and continues to struggle via restoration,” heartbroken relations 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 need to plan funerals for 3 family members whereas additionally worrying concerning the medical care and way forward for a surviving little one.”
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 mentioned 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 mentioned in a press release. “This tragedy is a painful reminder of how shortly lives could be modified when impaired driving happens, and why making accountable decisions behind the wheel is so important.”
Contreras was a “beloved” fourth-grade trainer at Metcalf Elementary Faculty in Houston, the place her “mini-me” Camila additionally attended preschool, relations mentioned.
Pena Jr. was a handyman, and nothing made his son happier than imitating his father doing work round the home, in line with family.
