A three-year-old boy has been left orphaned and fighting for his life after a horrific head-on collision in Texas, allegedly caused by a drunk driver travelling the wrong way on a highway. The crash claimed the lives of his parents and his five-year-old sister in the early hours of 20 December.
A Night of Tragedy in Fort Bend County
According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, the devastating incident occurred around 2am as the Contreras family were driving home to Harris County from a Christmas party. Their vehicle was struck by another car being driven southbound in the northbound lanes of the highway.
Lizbeth Rodriguez Contreras, 27, and her daughter Camila Peña, 5, were pronounced dead at the scene. The father, Diego Peña Jr., 26, and the couple's three-year-old son were airlifted to hospital with critical injuries. Despite medical efforts, Diego Peña Jr. later succumbed to his injuries. The young boy remains in a stable but critical condition.
Driver Charged as Community Mourns
Authorities identified the other driver as Majesti Faith Lee, 27. She was treated for non-life-threatening injuries before being arrested and charged with multiple counts of intoxication manslaughter and one count of intoxication assault. Her bond has been set at $1,050,000.
In a press release, Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan expressed profound sorrow. "Our hearts are with the family as they endure an unimaginable loss," he said. "This tragedy is a painful reminder of how quickly lives can be changed when impaired driving occurs, and why making responsible choices behind the wheel is so critical."
A Family Remembered and a Future to Fund
The siblings of Lizbeth and Diego have established a GoFundMe campaign to support the surviving boy and help the extended family with medical and funeral expenses. The fundraiser had nearly reached its $100,000 goal, reflecting an outpouring of community support.
The page painted a poignant picture of a devoted young family. It described Diego as a proud and involved father whose life was transformed by parenthood, and Lizbeth as a beloved fourth-grade teacher at Metcalf Elementary School who "absolutely loved being a mother." Her daughter Camila was a pre-kindergarten student at the same school.
"Camila had a contagious smile that would make it impossible for you to have a bad day when you were with her," the tribute read, adding that her best friend was her little brother. The family now asks for thoughts and prayers as they navigate this profound grief.
The case stands as a stark and heartbreaking warning about the fatal consequences of drink driving.
