Engaged Couple Dies in Separate Unbelted Crashes, Leaving Behind Young Son
Alexus Lee and John “JR” Collins, an engaged couple with a young son, tragically died in separate car accidents on the same road within hours of each other. Both accidents involved single-vehicle crashes and neither occupant was wearing a seatbelt. The couple, who were planning a February 2026 wedding, are survived by their four-year-old son Gabriel, and will be celebrated in a joint memorial service. Despite the immense loss, both families are committed to supporting Gabriel and raising him together.
John Q. Hosedrinker