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    Moore family mourning after a trip to the movie theater ends in tragedy

    By Mecca Thompson/KFOR,

    2024-08-01

    MOORE, Okla. (KFOR) — A Moore family is mourning after a deadly crash in Norman left a hole in their hearts.

    Josh, Lindsay, Abby and Ethan Badger were driving to the movie theater to see ‘Twisters,’ when they got into a horrific car crash at the intersection of Rock Creek Rd. and 60th Avenue NW on Sunday afternoon.

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    Josh, Lindsay, Abby and Ethan Badger, image Nathan Badger

    The collision killed Lindsay, Josh’s wife.

    Josh and their two children Abby and Ethan were seriously injured.

    Josh’s brother, Nathan, spoke with News 4 about the crash and how it has left their family heartbroken.

    “It turned our world upside down,” he says.

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    Nathan is in the Air Force, currently based on the east coast.

    He’s here in Oklahoma with his family.

    Norman Police say the suspect fled the scene, due to narcotics being in his car, specifically fentanyl.

    Authorities have identified the suspect as Bradyn Brown.

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    Bradyn Brown, image Cleveland County Detention Center

    According to Norman Police, Brown has been charged with first degree manslaughter, and leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death.

    Abby, 13, is approaching her freshman year at Southmoore High School.

    Her brother Ethan, 10, is part of Integrity Martial Arts.

    “Ethan did require surgery on his skull, but between him and his sister, Abby, they are both doing better,” says Nathan.

    As for their dad, Josh, Nathan says he has four broken bones and is making progress.

    Josh, Abby and Ethan are still in the hospital, expected to be released soon.

    Nathan has set up a Go Fund Me page to help their family. You can donate here .

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    For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KFOR.com Oklahoma City.

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    Guest
    08-10
    So sorry for your loss. Thanks to Bidumb Harris open borders, this will not stop unless THEY are stopped
    Crystal Salazar
    08-10
    Prayers 🙏
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