A tragic accident in Channelview, Texas, left a broken family after a mother, Crystal Hall Njepu, And her one -year -old daughter died when their SUV plunged into the San Jacinto river. Now a gofundme has been launched to support the two surviving children and help cover funeral costs.
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SUV plunges into the river, Crystal Hall Njepu and a one -year -old girl
An accident tearing in Channelview, Texas, has cost the life of a one -year -old mother and daughter, while two other children were miraculously saved from the wreckage. The accident occurred on Friday April 25 around 4:45 p.m. near Market Street and River Haven. The authorities say that Crystal Hall Njepu, 39, Perhaps undergoing a medical emergency by driving with its three children, which makes the road to its SUV and in the San Jacinto river turn.
According to necklaceFrom the sheriff’s office, NJEPU and the children were in the vehicle traveling west on Market Street when the car derived in the north side of the road. “She intentionally removed the road,” said necklace. “That’s sure.”
In addition, a good Samaritan, Agustin Garcia Alvarez, saved the two surviving children – a 5 -year -old boy and a 7 -year -old girl. The witness courageously jumped in the water, broke a window and put the children safe.
More details on the case
The authorities added that a nearby camera In the area, captured the vehicle moving and then stopping several times. Investigators report that the SUV first stopped before accelerating a gravel route, through a grassy area and in the water. The river stream quickly pulled the vehicle under a bridge. Tragically, Njepu was found Unanswered and pronounced dead on the scene. Her 1 -year -old daughter Annah was still discovered in her car seat after the vehicle was taken from the water and was also declared dead.
“The vehicle stopped sudden for about 1 minute,” said the sheriff’s office USA today April 29. “A few moments later, the vehicle accelerated forward in the grassy area and in the water. The vehicle began to flow at a quick pace and was also taken by the current under the bridge. ”
According to Agustin Garcia AlvarezThe surviving children were trapped in the seat of the front passenger and the back to the left of the SUV. Alvarez, Who would have been on the way back of work, saw the SUV float in the river. He had a rope in his truck, tied him around his waist and had another man who hung himself on it while he was plunging into the water. While the vehicle was overwhelmed, a passer -by launched a baseball bat in Alvarez. Although he cannot open the doors of the car, he could hear the children inside, shout with help. He then broke a rear window and took out the children. Alvarez also mentioned that the 7 -year -old would have been able to swim slightly, which could have helped the rescue.
What awaits us for the family
According to necklace, Surviving children are in good condition and will be taken care of by family members.
“I thank God, we were able to save two children,” said Alvarez. “There is sadness in the heart because two lives were lost and we could not do it.”
To help the family in mourning, Njupu’s sister launched a gofundme. It would be to collect funds for funeral costs and provide support for the two surviving children. The authorities continue To investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.
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