A three-year-old boy is the sole survivor of a devastating head-on collision in Texas that killed his parents and five-year-old sister, after a suspected drunk driver struck the family's vehicle.
The crash occurred at approximately 2am on December 20 as the family returned from a Christmas celebration in Fort Bend. Lizbeth Rodriguez Contreras, 27, and her daughter Camila Peña were pronounced dead at the scene, while the young boy and his father, 26-year-old Diego Peña Jr, were airlifted to hospital. Mr Peña later died from his injuries, leaving the toddler in a stable but critical condition.
Majesti Faith Lee, 27, has been arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter, enhanced to a first-degree felony, and one count of intoxication assault. Police allege she was driving south in the northbound carriageway when the vehicles collided. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor. Lee was also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan said: 'Our hearts are with the family as they endure an unimaginable loss. This tragedy is a painful reminder of how quickly lives can be changed when impaired driving occurs.'
A GoFundMe page set up by the couple's siblings to support the orphaned boy and cover medical costs has nearly reached its £82,000 target. The fundraiser described the family as 'inseparable' and noted that Lizbeth, a fourth-grade teacher, and Diego were devoted parents.
