To contribute to the conversation, you need to be logged in. It was getting flight notifications for Lindys canceled trip to New York. Its getting college recruitment mail for Christopher. A GoFundMe campaign to support the family raised $551,445 as of early Wednesday afternoon. The crash killed Nicholls student Lindy Rae Simmons, along with two of her siblings, 14-year-old Kamryn Simmons and 16-year-old Christopher Simmons, all of Jeanerette, authorities said Saturday. Youre so strong, but Im really not. A Louisiana family went from having nine children to six after a tragic car crash on Friday after being hit by a driver going the wrong way on a road. WE SPOKE WITHHE T BROTHER TONIGHT. tap here to see other videos from our team. (WVUE/Gray News) - Four people are dead, including three siblings, after a two-vehicle crash on an interstate in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, WVUE . Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern, indem Sie auf unseren Websites und Apps auf den Link Datenschutz- und Cookie-Einstellungen oder Datenschutz-Dashboard klicken. Acadiana woman honors siblings killed in crash by helping others, Simmons family finding purpose building lost siblings legacies: They are worth remembering, Driver who killed Jeanerette siblings was drunk, three times over legal limit, State Police confirms, Joint funeral announced for Jeanerette siblings killed in I-49 crash before Christmas, Woman seeks help after 'absolute tragedy' on I-49 kills her three siblings, injures mom. Rohr and his brother were one of the first cars to stop and help, calling 911 as they approached the wreck. When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. "I dont know how we will ever move on or recover from this.". If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is. The money was donated to the Simmons family following the Dec. 17 wreck in St. Landry Parish that claimed the lives of three siblings and critically injured two others in the vehicle.. Twenty-year-old Lindy Simmons was eagerly awaiting a trip to New York City in early January. Also in the vehicle was their mother, Dawn Simmons, and Christopher's 16-year-old girlfriend, according to the GoFundMe post written by the siblings' sister Katie DeRouen. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Lindy, 20; Christopher, 17; and Kamryn, 15, died after colliding head-on with 54-year-old John Lundy of Dallas, Georgia, on Interstate 49 on Dec. 17, 2021, Louisiana State Police said. ", By the time she arrived, her father and another brother had learned there were two fatalities but didn't know who. Dawn Simmons suffered numerous injuries in the wreck, including a bleeding spleen, punctured lung, two broken ankles, a broken leg and broken wrists. When I came home from the hospital, when I tell you, I was so broken, physically, emotionally, like I didn't know I just didn't know how I was going to do itIt was the lowest point of my life, Simmons said. Toxicology results are pending and the crash remains under investigation. A LOUISIANA family is reeling after a wrong-way driver crashed into their car, killing three siblings in a crash and sending everyone else in the car to the hospital. 20-year-old Lindy Simmons, 15-year-old Kamryn Simmons, and 17-year-old Christopher Simmons were the youngest in the family. About 12,000 people had contributed to the GoFundMe drive in smaller increments of $20 or $100 to as much as $10,000, news outlets reported. Louisiana state troopers say a pickup truck driven by John Lundy of Dallas, Georgia, hit an SUV with five people inside on Interstate 49 near Whiteville in northern St. Landry Parish. Lindy, 20; Christopher, 17; and Kamryn, 15, died after colliding head-on with 54-year-old John Lundy of Dallas, Georgia, on Interstate 49 on Dec. 17, 2021, Louisiana State Police said. My dad lost his three youngest children and is with my mom in ICU. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. 3 SIBLINGS IN THE SIMMONS FAMILY WERE KILD.LE 20-YEAR-OLD LINDY SIMMONS, 15-YEAR-OLD KAMRYN SIMMONS, AND 17-YEAR-OLD CHRISTOPHER SIMMONS. Louisiana tattoo community shocked over death of local artist In Katie DeRouen's home in Iberia Parish on Friday, October 28, 2022. Three siblings from a Louisiana family died tragically in a wrong-way crash on Friday. Videos like the June 5 post are one avenue the family is using to channel their pain into purposeful action. Fundraising for the named entrance has started off quietly. "Our lives our shattered. "We really never know when it's our time,"he added. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Lundy had a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit when he crashed into the familys vehicle while driving the wrong way on the interstate. She said she had to drive to separate hospitals in Opelousas and Bunkie to identify the bodies of Kamryn and Christopher Simmons. She was a talented singer, but shy about performing in front of others, and Simmons said she pulled an ACS faculty member aside at a Christmas performance just before the crash and encouraged her to nudge Kamryns talents into the light. The initial investigation revealed Lundy was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado pickup north in the southbound lanes of I-49, cops said. Reflected on the framed photo is their mother Dawn Simmons. My mom is so worried about returning to work of course and I was trying to explain to her that she REALLY wont have to worry about that for a long time. Lindy was at the wheel of a 2017 Cadillac XT5 SUV with her sister, her brother and his girlfriend, and their mother, Dawn Simmons when they were struck by 54-year-old John Lundy, of Dallas, who. Louisiana state troopers said a pickup truck driven by John Lundy, 54, of Dallas, Georgia, hit their SUV near Whiteville. 23 December 2021 GMT08 April 2022 BST. The longtime Jeanerette resident leaned on her Christian faith, especially videos from Dr. Mary Neal, an orthopedic spinal surgeon who drowned in the 1990s but was revived, to get through the worst days. The Los Angeles Dodgers activated infielder Max Muncy from the 10-day injured list before Tuesday nights game at the Colorado Rockies. The driver of the wrong-way vehicle also was killed in the I-49 crash shortly after 9 p.m. Friday, Louisiana State Police said in a news release. "If you're drinking and thinking about it , please think about my three little babies that are missing out on a full life," Simmons said. Three siblings in a Louisiana family traveling home from a high school basketball game are dead after police say their vehicle was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver on an interstate highway. The next issue of Your Midday Sun will soon be in your inbox. The first time she saw an intubation listed on a coding sheet for work, it set her off, she said. Published on December 21, 2021 01:42PM EST. ", "The Louisiana State Police urges motorists to have a plan in place that includes always wearing your seat belt, never driving distracted or tired, and having a designated driver or an alternate ride home when consuming alcohol. Their rooms and belongings are still there, but without Lindy, Chris, and Kamryn, the house feels empty," DeReoun wrote. The money was donated to the Simmons family following the Friday night wreck in St. Landry Parish that claimed the lives of three siblings and critically injured two others in the vehicle.. Instead of providing comfort, however, she was tasked with identifying bodies. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. It hasnt been determined that he was impaired., In an interview with local NBC news affiliate KTVE channel 10, older brother Shea Simmons urged viewers to remember that life is precious and to not take things for granted.. A drunk driver who allegedly barreled down the wrong side of a Louisiana highway, striking another vehicle head-on and killing three siblings inside, had a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit, police said. Kamryn and Christopher Simmons later died from their injuries at hospitals; the two other passengers in the Simmons vehicle were hospitalized in critical condition. The two were at DeRouen's home in Iberia Parish Friday, October 28, 2022. Investing in Acadiana Christian School, and the community that has buoyed them in their grief, is also a priority. Christopher Simmons 16-year-old girlfriend, Marissa Darby, was also in the vehicle and suffered critical injuries. Lindy, from left, Christopher and Kamryn Simmons. Or to keep it anonymous, click here. Thoughts of Lindy, Christopher and Kamryn in the months since the crash havent been tied only to grief. Also killed was 54-year-old John Lundy of Dallas, Georgia, State Police Troop I said in a news release. IF YOU DRINK AND YOU THINK ABOUT IT, THINK ABOUT MY THREE LITTLE BAES THAT ARE MISSING OUT ON A FULL LIFE AHEAD OF THEM. In Katie DeRouen's home in Iberia Parish on Friday, October 28, 2022. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Two other passengers in the SUV, including the mother of the Simmons family, were also transported to the hospital in critical condition.Standard toxicology samples were obtained from both drivers and results are pending at the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. Siblings Lindy, 20, Christopher, 17, and Kamryn Simmons, 15, were killed on Friday night when a car, driven by John Lundy, came down the wrong way of a highway and crashed into them. DeRouen wrote about learning what happened. Since the school opened over 30 years ago, each Simmons child has attended ACS for at least some of their schooling. It's not looking good, but she's stable,'" she said. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. The two were at DeRouen's home in Iberia Parish Friday, October 28, 2022. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. DeRouen feels similarly emotionally battered. People say, Youre so strong. The family had been driving home from Christophers basketball game. She took three months off from her job as an inpatient coding auditor for Christus Health to focus on family and her grief. There was a problem saving your notification. The family later learned her mother suffered a lacerated carotid artery, and that Christopher's girlfriend had a broken femur and abdominal bruising. "For over 30 years, he has been used to having kids and laughter fill his house, and now, its empty. The three siblings were in the car with their mom and Christopher's girlfriend when their vehicle was hit head-on by a pick-up truck. Katie DeReoun, one of the nine Simmons siblings, shared her grief in a gut-wrenching post on GoFundMe. 2-Year-Old Killed, 4 Family Members Critically Injured After Their Car is Hit By Wrong-Way Driver in Houston, 'It Just Eats Me Alive': Brother of 3 La. "If you're drinking and thinking about it [driving], please think about my three little babies that are missing out on a full life," Simmons said. The three babies of the family are gone. Officer Making Traffic Stop'Glad to Be Alive' After Barely Avoiding Out-of-Control Car See Video, 2 Texas All-Star Cheerleaders Shot in Parking Lot After Mistakenly Trying to Enter Wrong Car, Wyoming Wrong-Way Crash Kills 5, Including 2 High School Students, After College Visit, Hit-and-Run in St. Louis Kills 3 Teens and a 'Very Sweet' 20-Year-Old Father, Suspect Still at Large, Mom of 3 Dies Hours Before Her 42nd Birthday After Van Driving the Wrong Way Hits Her Car, 13-Year-Old Girl Leads Nebraska Troopers on 100 MPH Car Chase After Routine Traffic Stop, Missouri Officer and His K-9 Partner Killed in Car Crash Along with Male Pedestrian, 1 Dead, 5 Injured After Stolen Car Driver Slams Into Building and Causes Collapse, Tenn. 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John Dalton Rohr, a photographer and former Mississippi State University track and cross country competitor, was listed as a "Top Donor." With their age difference, her youngest siblings were also like siblings to her 13-year-old and the four were very close. A doctor told the family she would not be able to walk "like normal" for about a year because of the severity of the bone fractures, the family said. Lindy Simmons, 20, Christopher Simmons, 17, and Kamryn Simmons, 15, were killed Friday evening when their vehicle was hit head-on by a pickup truck driven on Interstate 49 by 54-year-old John. WHITEVILLE, La. Two other passengers in the SUV, including the mother of the Simmons family, were also transported to the hospital in critical condition. DeRouen also made an appearance at the Louisiana District Attorneys Associations annual conference. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. In one night the lives of several families have changed forever due to preventable circumstances, cops said. Lundy and Simmons were pronounced dead at the scene. 'It's something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy': brother of 3 siblings killed in car crash speaks, GINA: TONIGHT, A FAMILYS HEARTBROKEN AFTER LOSING THREE SIBLINGS IN A SUSPECTED DRUNK DRIVING ACCIDENT OVER THE WEEKEND. The deadly crash unfolded on Interstate 49 near St. Landry Parish just a week before Christmas. Add Topic. We went from our big family of nine kids to six kids in the blink of an eye. (WVUE) - The man who drove the wrong way on a Louisiana interstate and struck a family's SUV head-on, killing. Kamryn and Christopher Simmons later died from their injuries at hospitals; the two other passengers in the Simmons vehicle were hospitalized in critical condition. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. He was all that, Simmons said. Everything they did in life was for the benefit of their children. That is the bottom line of how we make it through, Simmons said. "My dad called me as I was at a Christmas party and told me, 'Mom got in a wreck. [emailprotected]. ", DeReoun described Lindy as shy and quiet and noted that she had recently been hired as a photographer at Nicholls State University, where she was a student. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. The 15-year-old was the kindest person Ive ever known, her mother said. "He added there are many resources for transportation and urged anyone drinking not to get behind the wheel. Lindy, Christopher and Kamryn Simmons were the youngest of 9 children. "I was in complete denial and knew both fatalities had to be in the other car," she wrote. Follow her on Instagram. Its something that I wouldnt wish upon my worst enemy, the siblings elder brother Shea Simmons told WDSU in an interview. Lindy Simmons, 20,. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. With the amount of loss that we endured, if we didnt have support like that, I cant even imagine getting up in the morning, Simmons said. Katie DeReoun has been sharing updates about her mom on Facebook. Lundy, the only occupant in the truck, was pronounced dead at the scene. CLAIM: A video shows President Joe Biden openly admitting to selling state secrets. They are the siblings motherDawnand Christophers girlfriendMarissa, according to KTVE/KARD. The driver, 54-year-old John Lundy of Dallas, Georgia, had an alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit when he crashed into the family while driving the wrong way on Interstate 49, Louisiana State Police said. ", The statement from Louisiana State Police read: "In one night the lives of several families have changed forever due to preventable circumstances. By Mykal Vincent Published: Dec. 30, 2021 at 2:06 PM PST ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. ( KLFY) An Acadiana family devastated by heartbreak is speaking out after three of their youngest family members were killed by a drunk driver in December. From left, Kamryn, Christopher and Lindy Rae Simmons were killed in a wrong-way crash. The alleged wrong-way driver was John Lundy, 54, a resident of Dallas, Georgia. 14-year-old Kamryn Simmons and 16-year-old Christopher Simmons, the youngest of the Simmons' nine children, were transported to local hospitals where they were later pronounced dead. Showalter, Eppler are optimistic ahead of Mets owner Cohens press conference, Woman loses bid to sue prosecutor over sexual abusers light sentence, Social media posts misconstrue Bidens joke about selling state secrets, Dodgers activate INF Max Muncy from the injured list ahead of their series opener in Denver. She was a big memory makerShe just loved life, her mother said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Dawn Simmons in daughter Katie DeRouen's home in Iberia Parish on Friday, October 28, 2022. Dawn and Ray Simmons and DeRouen filmed at the siblings gravesite with the group, and Simmons has spoken at several high school presentations. Theres nothing in my life thats untouched, she said. The year that the Simmons siblings were killed, they were among 13,384 drunk-driving deaths . Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Lindy Simmons had her seatbelt on, but it is unclear if Lundy was similarly restrained, officers said. Manager Buck Showalter and general manager Billy Eppler struck an optimistic tone and said they feel supported by owner Steve Cohen, hours after the New York Mets owner said he planned to hold a press conference regarding the struggling team on Wednesday. Shea Simmons, the older brother of the three siblings that were killed, spoke about the loss saying, "It's something that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. The group was traveling from Monroe after watching Christopher play basketball for his undefeated Acadiana Christian School team, she said. 15 Seconds LSU Baseball Simmons family finding purpose building lost siblings' legacies: 'They are worth remembering' Lindy, Christopher and Kamryn Simmons were killed in a drunken driving. Lindy, Christopher and Kamryn Simmons were killed in a drunken driving crash on Dec. 17. were killed in a head-on collision with a drunken driver on Dec. 17, stepped in as the familys point person in the aftermath of the crash. She was so alert. My mom is in the ICU without a clue as to what happened.
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