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Phoenix Crash: Young Mom, Baby Perish on Holiday Weekend
22 Jun
Summary
- A young mother and her newborn baby died after a car crash.
- The collision occurred in Phoenix on Father's Day weekend.
- A fundraiser has been set up to cover funeral costs.
A devastating car accident in Phoenix over Father's Day weekend has claimed the lives of a young mother and her newborn child. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, when the vehicle carrying 19-year-old Leila Potts allegedly ran a red light.
Emergency services found Potts in critical condition and transported her to a local hospital. Tragically, she succumbed to her injuries after medical staff delivered her baby, who also did not survive. The driver of Potts' vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators are continuing their inquiry into the crash, with initial findings suggesting impairment was not a factor. The family is now facing immense grief and financial strain, with a GoFundMe campaign initiated to assist with funeral costs for both Leila and her infant son, Vincent.
