Four people were in the car when the accident occurred, including the victim and his twin sibling, as well as a 54-year-old driver and 22 year-old female passenger.
The cement truck that killed Nicolas was traveling southbound in the outside lane of the parkway when its 36-year-old driver “lost control” of the vehicle, Gilliland says. The truck then spun into the road’s outside barrier wall before it fell over onto the Ford below, according to authorities.
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Nicolas was pronounced dead at the scene, Gilliland tells PEOPLE.
HSCO Sheriff Ed Gonzalez was first toreport the child’s deathin apair of tweetsaddressing the “tragic incident” on Friday.
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“Luckily, I was able to get out one of them. But, I couldn’t get out the other,” Romo said tearfully as he recalled attempting to help the victims.
Investigators said the cement truck driver did not appear to be intoxicated and declined transport to a hospital, according to CBS affiliateKHOU.
As of publication, the GoFundMe campaign for Nicolas' funeral expenses has garnered more than $20,000 in donations.
In the fundraiser’s caption, Jennifer said prayers “are much needed and appreciated” at this time.
“Although our family is still in shock, unable to process the loss of this sweet angel, we know that the days to come will be even more challenging as mom has to make arrangements for his funeral,” she wrote on the page.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing, Gilliland says.
source: people.com
