An unspeakable tragedy occurred in Texas, United States, when a family of four was wiped out in a car accident while returning from a Christmas party. Their vehicle collided with a car driven by a woman under the influence of alcohol.
The accident claimed the lives of 26-year-old Diego Pena Junior, his 27-year-old wife Lizbeth Rodriguez Contreras, and their 5-year-old daughter Camila Pena. The family’s only survivor is their 3-year-old son, Diegito.
The car crash occurred around 2 AM on Saturday morning, while the family’s vehicle was traveling on a Texas highway.
According to police authorities, 27-year-old Majesty Faith Lee is allegedly responsible for the accident. She was driving under the influence of alcohol and entered oncoming traffic. After her arrest, she is being held at Fort Bend County jail with bail set at $1,050,000.
As reported, mother and daughter died instantly at the crash site, while the 26-year-old father died at the hospital where he was taken with critical injuries.
As for little Diegito, who was orphaned in an instant, he is hospitalized and expected to undergo surgical procedures to treat his injuries.
“This tragedy is a painful reminder of how quickly life can change when someone drives under the influence of alcohol and why it’s so important to make responsible choices when driving,” said Sheriff Eric Fagan.
