On July 12, a California family of eight was traveling home from Texas when they suddenly lost control of the car. They ended up in a car crash, killing two of the six children inside.
The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) stated in a press release that the family was in their Chevy Suburban, going home to San Diego when the accident happened. Brad and Crystal Sparks said that they were driving home after staying with friends in San Antonio for two weeks.
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Lost car control in a dark highway
As stated in the GoFundMe page, the family drove down the pitch-dark highway in the middle of nowhere when they lost control of the car. After veering off the road, the Suburban rolled multiple times and landed upside down in an area where no one could see them.
The whole family was trapped inside the almost entirely crushed van. Parents Brad, 42, and Crystal, 37, with their children Cameryn, 13, Sadie, 7, Jackson, 5, and Wilson, 3, survived the incident. Two children, Bailey, 12, and Landon, 10, sadly, did not.
Brad used Apple Watch to call 911 with a voice command. The page wrote that he and his pregnant wife were stuck inside the car for more than one hour. Meanwhile, many of their kids were able to release themselves from seatbelts. They crawled out of the car and walked to the side of the road to seek help.
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Around 12:30 AM, the police confirmed that they responded after finding the family's Chevy Suburban. They stated that the van rolled over on westbound Interstate 10 at about milepost 72 near Deming.
No charges filed
NMSP said that Crystal was having "driver fatigue" while driving the car, causing the van to leave the roadway, as stated in an initial investigation. The police added seat belts were properly worn, and no alcohol was involved, so no charges were filed.
After suffering fatal injuries, Bailey was pronounced dead at the scene. Landon died in the hospital after suffering fatal injuries. The press release stated that the family got transported to the hospital. The parents and their eldest were treated for "non-life-threatening" injuries.
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GoFundMe campaign
The GoFundMe page states that Brad had a fractured face and a broken knee, while Cameryn had a broken clavicle and severe cuts all over her body. Crystal suffered from broken ribs and a punctured lung and a broken shoulder, a shattered foot, and extreme wounds on her body.
All the other children were not injured, police reported. The GoFundMe account also notes that the baby in the womb maintains a strong heartbeat and appears to be healthy.
The GoFundMe campaign has already raised more than $214,000 as of Wednesday. It will serve to assist in the medical bills, funeral costs, counseling, expenses, and necessities of the family.
On July 18, everyone, except Crystal, got released from the hospital, and all are recovering. The ten months pregnant mom is still dealing with pain but is improving every day. Brad still could not believe how he survived the incident. He shared that while they are dealing with the loss of their two children, they are in a safe place now.
