Experiencing the loss of a child is unimaginably painful. Now, picture losing your pregnant spouse and three kids in one tragic incident.
I can’t begin to fathom how one copes with such a devastating event.
29-year-old Lindsey Schmidt and her husband Edward, residents of Beecher, Illinois, had three beloved sons: Owen, 6, Weston, 4, and Kaleb, 1, with another child on the way.
As the holiday season approached, the boys were eagerly looking forward to a bible camp they were enrolled in.
Lindsey loaded her children into the car and set off on their journey.
Tragically, as they neared an intersection close to home, their vehicle was struck by a speeding car. Kaleb and Lindsey lost their lives instantly in the crash, as reported by The Chicago Tribune.
Owen and Weston were rushed to a nearby hospital, but sadly, they succumbed to their injuries several days later.
The 25-year-old driver of the other car required surgery on his arm.
In a moment, Edward was left without his entire family, a tragedy that will forever haunt him.
Following the heartbreaking events, Edward received more distressing news. Investigations revealed that the driver was distracted by either using a phone or texting, speeding, which led to missing a stop sign and causing the deaths of four individuals.
It’s unfathomable to think of losing an entire family due to a text message.
Many may believe that a quick call or text won’t distract them while driving, but tragic stories like these prove otherwise.
The mere thought that checking a phone while driving could harm others sends a chill down my spine.
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