A Texas woman is facing unimaginable loss after a horrific car crash claimed the lives of her husband and two young children.
Per NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, Tommy Moorehead III, 41, and his children—6-year-old Lynnlee and 4-year-old Tommy Jr.—were killed when their vehicle was struck in a three-car accident on FM-3133, just west of Jim Cannon Road in Grayson County.
According to police, the collision happened around 12:30PM. when 63-year-old Rocky Patterson attempted to pass another car in a no-passing zone.
Driving a Dodge 3500, Patterson hit a Chevrolet Silverado driven by 74-year-old Dennis Pringle, causing it to catch fire. He then struck Tommy Moorehead’s Toyota Tacoma head-on, killing the father and both children on impact.
Pringle was treated at the scene, while Patterson was hospitalized and later arrested. He faces three counts of manslaughter, each a second-degree felony. He is currently held in the Grayson County Jail on a combined $3 million bond.
The crash devastated Tommy’s widow, Brooke Mustard Moorehead, leaving her to face an unimaginable future. A GoFundMe page set up to help with funeral expenses stated: "In a single instant, Brooke lost everything."
A friend wrote on the fundraiser: "She is facing the unimaginable, and she needs all of us to help her through this most painful time."
Remembering the family, the GoFundMe page added: "Tommy was a devoted husband and father, a kind soul who worked hard and loved his family with his whole heart. Lynnlee was full of life, joy, and curiosity. Little Tommy Jr. was just beginning his journey in the world, always smiling and full of love."
At the time of writing, a staggering $92,705 has been raised for the grieving mother.
Brooke, who worked in the restaurant industry, was described as: "an anchor in our restaurant family for almost a decade — loyal, hardworking, compassionate, and strong. She has always cared for those around her with love, respect and grace."
An obituary noted that Tommy, a fourth-generation barber and Dallas Cowboys fan, lived for his family.
"Tommy's greatest joy in life was his family. His strength, loyalty, and love were constants in the lives of those who knew him."
A tribute concluded: "Their lives, though tragically cut short, were filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. The impact they made in such a short time will continue to live on in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved them."