A devastating head-on collision in Van Alstyne, Texas, on May 17 claimed the lives of Tommy Moorehead III, 41, and his two young children—6-year-old Lynnlee and 4-year-old Tommy Jr.—leaving his wife, Brooke Mustard Moorehead, without her entire family. Authorities say 63-year-old Rocky Patterson attempted to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone, colliding head-on with Moorehead’s Chevrolet Silverado, which then caught fire. Patterson also struck a Toyota Tacoma. He now faces three counts of manslaughter, with a bond totaling $3 million.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is leading the investigation. A family friend described the tragedy as “unimaginable,” emphasizing that Brooke lost “everything” in an instant. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help cover funeral expenses.
This heartbreaking loss was part of a grim weekend on North Texas roads, where six other people died in three separate crashes. One incident involved a wrong-way driver and left two dead early on May 18.These tragedies highlight the enduring dangers of reckless driving and the profound impact such moments have on entire families and communities
