Man Driving to Fiancée’s Deadly Crash Scene Dies in Collision Hours After Her: Report

A husband and spouse to-be have died simply hours aside after being concerned in separate automotive collisions.

In keeping with native media outlet WAFB, 25-year-old Alexus Lee and 35-year-old John “JR” Collins had simply purchased a brand new home and have been set to tie the knot in February 2026 earlier than they died in a single day on Friday, Could 16, in Louisiana.

In a news release shared by the Louisiana State Police, launched Could 16, officers confirmed that they attended to “two separate deadly crashes on LA 67 in two totally different parishes.”

They added that Lee’s crash befell in East Baton Rouge Parish, with police responding to the single-vehicle crash at Lemon Street simply after 2:00 a.m.

“The preliminary investigation revealed that Lee was driving a 2013 Toyota Highlander north on LA 67,” the discharge learn. “For causes nonetheless underneath investigation, the Toyota exited the roadway to the left, struck a culvert, and overturned.”

They added, “Lee was unrestrained, sustained deadly accidents, and was pronounced deceased on the scene. Impairment is unknown; nonetheless, a routine toxicology pattern was collected for evaluation.”

WAFB reported that Collins was driving to the crash scene of his fiancée when he misplaced management of his automobile. The outlet additionally reported that the couple have been dad and mom to a 4-year-old son referred to as Gabriel.

In keeping with the police launch, Collins was concerned in a single-vehicle crash at Idlewild Street in East Feliciana Parish, with authorities responding to the scene shortly earlier than 3:45 a.m.

“The preliminary investigation revealed that Collins was touring south on LA 67 at a excessive price of velocity in a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro,” police stated. “Consequently, the automobile failed to barter a right-hand curve, exited the roadway to the left, and struck a tree.”

“Collins was unrestrained and was ejected from the automobile,” they added. “He sustained deadly accidents and was pronounced deceased on the scene. Impairment shouldn’t be suspected; nonetheless, a toxicology pattern was obtained and can be submitted for evaluation. Each crashes stay underneath investigation.”

Family members of the couple have shared how they will miss Collins and Lee.

“I like them and I’m gonna miss each of them and I’m gonna discover the energy to go forward,” Collins’ father, Arthur, advised WAFB.

His mom, Sandra, added, “He liked Alexus in addition to everyone else who knew her. To know her was to like her.”

Sandra additionally revealed that the couple’s son Gabriel understands that his dad and mom have died.

“He understands what occurred, and he’s simply having somewhat downside comprehending that we are able to’t discuss to them,” she stated. “We are able to’t see them, however he understands that they’re asleep and are with God.”

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Alexus’ sister Dominque went on to say, “I do know they left right here understanding their youngster is in good fingers for positive.”

In a press release on Fb, Lee’s employer, East Feliciana Public Colleges, paid tribute to the instructor.

“It’s with nice unhappiness we inform you that Ms. Alexus Lee, 2017 graduate of East Feliciana Excessive College and instructor at East Feliciana STEAM Academy, handed away this morning,” the submit learn. “Please be a part of us in wrapping Ms. Lee’s household in prayer and love throughout this tough time.”