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Mom, Son Killed by Teen Driver in Bedroom Crash
27 Mar
Summary
- Teen driver crashed into a home, killing a mother and son.
- The 18-year-old suspect faces negligent homicide charges.
- A GoFundMe is helping the grieving father with funeral costs.
A shocking incident in Stephenville, Texas, resulted in the deaths of Barbara Rocha, 49, and her seven-year-old son, Alex Aaron Rocha. Early Sunday morning, an 18-year-old driver, Gracie Yates, lost control of her vehicle, crashing into the family's residence.
The vehicle entered the home on North Ollie Street, striking the bedroom where the mother and son were asleep. Emergency services responded quickly but were unable to save the victims, who were pronounced deceased at the scene. Yates was subsequently arrested and charged with two counts of criminally negligent homicide.
While authorities have not officially confirmed intoxication as a factor, a GoFundMe page set up for the family states the crash was caused by a drunk driver. The fundraiser aims to assist the husband and father, Alfredo Rocha, who is now facing the immense challenge of covering funeral expenses and has lost his home.
Gracie Yates was released from jail after her bond was posted. The investigation into the exact cause of the crash is ongoing, with authorities yet to release further details.
