Three children remain on the road to recovery after surviving aThanksgiving crashthat killed their parents.
Police said the family was traveling down Stevens Street in Bristol, Connecticut, when their vehicle“left the roadway”on the right-hand side, hitting a sign and vegetation in the process.
The vehicle then continued through the wooded area before coming to a stop, according to the Bristol Police Department.
As of Tuesday afternoon, more than $245,000 had been raised via the online campaign. The funds will go “directly” toward supporting the children “now and as they grow up.”
“We hope to make a lasting difference in their lives and provide all we can after this tremendous loss,” friends of the “loving” parents wrote in the description of the fundraiser. “They have so much life ahead of them.”
As of Monday, the boys were in fair condition while their sister was listed as being in good condition, a Connecticut Children’s spokesperson toldCT Insider.
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“Throughout her time in Brooklyn, Brooke demonstrated unwavering dedication, relentless advocacy, and a steadfast commitment to combating gender-based violence,” Gonzalez said in a statement, per the outlet. “From her early days as an assistant to her role as a supervisor in the criminal court, she fought for justice with positivity, resilience, and a contagious smile that inspired those around her."
Brooke and her husband were traveling home from dinner when the crash occurred,CBS affiliate WFSBreported.
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