A devastating accident has shaken a U.S. community after a newlywed couple lost their lives in a horrific crash — followed shortly by the sudden death of the groom’s father.
Double Tragedy: Father Dies After Learning of His 31-Year-Old Son’s Fatal Accident
The tragedy unfolded late Sunday evening when a truck collided with a motorcycle carrying 31-year-old Michael Patterson and his 32-year-old wife Emily Harris. The impact was so severe that the couple died instantly at the scene.
But the heartbreak didn’t end there. According to local media, when Michael’s father learned about the fatal crash, he suffered a medical emergency from the overwhelming grief and passed away just hours later.
Emily was the daughter of a well-known local businessman who runs a motorcycle parts store in the heart of the city, while Michael also worked in a similar shop. The young couple had only tied the knot last September.
Witnesses, including close friends who were driving just a few cars behind, described the scene as “unimaginable.” They saw the crash unfold before their eyes and rushed toward their friends, but it was already too late.