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Young siblings, 5 and 8, killed by alleged drunk driver at Michigan birthday party identified by family
By David Propper,
11 days ago
The young siblings killed when an alleged drunk driver mowed through a kid’s birthday party in Michigan over the weekend were identified Sunday as 8-year-old Lana and 5-year-old Zayn, according to devastated loved ones.
A photo of the adorable brother and sister with their mother and oldest sibling – who are still in critical condition – emerged a day after the deadly crash that also injured more than a dozen other people at the Swan Creek Boat Club.
“My sister and her family have lost their two babies to a drunk driver April 20th in Monroe, MI. Mom (Mariah) and oldest brother (Jayden ) are still in critical condition at this time,” Diane Harrington wrote on a GoFundMe page where the siblings were identified and pictured.
The birthday celebration morphed into a nightmare around 3 p.m. Saturday when a 66-year-old woman –who has not been identified — plowed her SUV through the boat club where kids and their parents were gathered, authorities have said.
Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough said first responders described the scene as “extremely chaotic.”
“Our entire school community is reeling from this devastating news, and our hearts ache for the families and loved ones of those affected by this unimaginable tragedy. Words cannot adequately express the depth of our sorrow, nor can they ease the pain of those who are grieving,” Brodie stated.
“Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with every one of you during this incredibly difficult time.”
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