
(DailyChive.com) – In a tragedy that tugs at the heartstrings, a young boy faces profound sorrow as his parents perish in separate car accidents just hours apart.
At a Glance
- An engaged couple, Alexus Lee and John ‘JR’ Collins, died in separate car crashes hours apart.
- The couple left behind a 4-year-old son named Gabriel.
- Neither Alexus nor JR was wearing a seatbelt at the time of their crashes.
- A joint celebration of life for the couple is scheduled for May 21 at East Feliciana STEAM Academy in Clinton, Louisiana.
A Heartbreaking Turn of Events
In an unspeakable incident near Baton Rouge, 25-year-old Alexus Lee and 35-year-old John “JR” Collins met their tragic ends in separate car accidents occurring just hours apart on Friday. Lee lost control of her Toyota Highlander while heading on LA 67 near Lemon Road in Zachary. The vehicle flipped upon hitting a culvert, resulting in her death. News of the accident brought Collins rushing to the scene in his Chevrolet Camaro, where he lost control on LA 67 near Idlewild Road, crashing into a tree. Both parents of Gabriel, a 4-year-old son, were not wearing seatbelts.
The couple was looking forward to a significant milestone—a wedding planned for February 2026. They had also recently purchased a home together, dreaming of a future that has now been cut short. Family members have begun embracing Gabriel, determined to provide him the love and support he will need through these profound times.
Remembering Alexus and JR
Alexus Lee’s passion for education shone brightly in her role as a teacher at the STEAM Academy in Clinton, and she was a recent graduate of Southern University. Outside of her vocation, she was preparing for a life with JR, whom she planned to marry. John “JR” Collins was a truck driver with a deep love for sports cars and adventure. A joint celebration of life for the couple is arranged on May 21 at East Feliciana STEAM Academy, as their family and friends gather to honor and remember their shared journey.
“I love them and I’m gonna miss both of them, and I’m gonna find the strength to go ahead” – Arthur Collins.
During this painful time, Gabriel’s family is uniting, intent on providing him stability and understanding as he begins to grasp the enormity of his loss. Collins’ parents expressed their full-hearted commitment to ensuring Gabriel’s future remains bright and hopeful despite the tragedy that has befallen them.
Pledging Support for Gabriel’s Future
The expenses of Alexus Lee’s and John Collins’ tragic departure extend beyond grief, leaving family members to rally together for Gabriel’s future. Both families shared memories filled with love and spoke about the plans they had for this young boy, vowing to nurture and safely guide him as he navigates a world without his parents.
“We can’t see them, but he understands that they are asleep and are with God.” – Sandra Collins.
Such commitment from a close-knit family assures that Gabriel will be surrounded by love and understanding. Yet, as they move forward, the family, and indeed the community, are reminded of the importance of precautionary measures, such as wearing seatbelts, a sobering lesson from this devastating episode. Gabriel’s loss may be unimaginable, but with dedicated and loving supporters around him, there remains hope for brighter days ahead.
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