Florida boy, 3, is killed by oncoming car going 65 mph after running into traffic while his mom, 31, suffered ‘severe injuries’ as she tries ‘my best to save him’ during tragic …
- Cayden Denny, 3, was with his mother, Cassandra Lyn Becher, 31, when a 2009 Honda Pilot struck them both on December 3
- The toddler was pronounced dead, and Becher broke her fibula, tendons and ligaments due to the collision
- The Florida-based family has launched two GoFundMe pages to raise money for the funeral and medical expenses
By Ishita Srivastava For Dailymail.Com[1]
Published: 21:42, 7 December 2023 | Updated: 21:50, 7 December 2023
A three-year-old Florida[2] boy has died after running into traffic while his mother, who had also been hit, suffered severe injuries while trying to save the toddler.
Cayden Denny was with his mother, Cassandra Lyn Becher, 31, and another unidentified person when the incident happened on December 3.
Becher had parked her car with a trailer attached to its back in her garage while the child exited the vehicle.
Denny began to run away from his mother, went behind the trailer and started running down a car lane.
Becher began to run after him, and both mother and son were struck by a 2009 Honda Pilot, according to the Melbourne Police Department.[3]
The toddler was pronounced dead, and Becher broke her fibula, tendons and ligaments due to the collision.
Cayden Denny died after running into traffic while his mother was also hit
Becher had parked her car with a trailer attached to its back in her garage while the child exited the vehicle.
Denny began to run away from his mother, went behind the trailer and started running down a car lane
Both sustained ‘serious’ injuries as a result of the collision, and the toddler was eventually pronounced dead
The devastated mother wrote on Facebook: ‘As most of you know, Johnny Denny and I tragically lost our son Cayden Sunday night.
‘I can’t even express how I feel right now besides empty. I am physically hurt as the vehicle struck Cayden and I, going 65 mph down Dairy Road in front of our home. All I really know is that I tried my best to save him.
‘It all happened very fast.
My body is recovering but I’m not sure if my heart ever will. I am currently living my worst nightmare. I want to thank everyone for their support and kind words.
‘Please keep my baby boy in your prayers.
If any of you knew Cayden, you know how much light he brought to any room. We are devastated!’
The devastated mother wrote on Facebook: ‘I can’t even express how I feel right now besides empty. I am currently living my worst nightmare.’
One of the pages has been launched by a family friend on behalf of the father, Jonny Denny and aims to raise money for the toddler’s funeral
Two GoFundMe pages have been launched to support the family.
One of the pages has been launched by a family friend on behalf of Cayden’s father, Jonny Denny, and aims to raise money for the toddler’s funeral.
The page reads: ‘He [Cayden] was the coolest little boy and his family’s pride and joy. They were a young family, just getting their lives as a family started out.
‘Cayden lost his life from a motor vehicle accident.
This tragedy leaves a big hole in a lot of people’s hearts.
‘We’re raising money to help cover funeral expenses as well as travel for some immediate family members that live outside the area. Anything left over will go to the family to help cover miscellaneous expenses and bills while they process and grieve.’
As of Thursday afternoon, the crowdfunding page[4] has raised £12,435 out of its £12,500 goal.
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The page reads: ‘He [Cayden]was the coolest little boy and his family’s pride and joy. They were a young family, just getting their lives as a family started out’
Becher’s mother, Michelle Becher, launched the other GoFundMe page to raise money for her daughter’s medical expenses
Becher’s mother, Michelle Becher, launched the other GoFundMe[5] page to raise money for her daughter’s medical expenses.
‘I am starting a GoFundMe to help with expenses and funeral costs.
100% of the donations will go to Cassie,’ she wrote.
‘Cassie has a broken fibula and tendons & ligaments were severely damaged. She will be unable to her usual things like driving, cooking, cleaning and so much more.
‘She will have to rely on others to help her heal.
In addition to any funeral expenses, she will be using this money for transportation, bills, and medical expenses,’ the page read.
Her page has raised £12,350 out of its of £15,000 goal.
A public memorial will be held tomorrow at Pelican Beach Park’s Satellite Beach in Florida.
References
- ^ Ishita Srivastava For Dailymail.Com (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ Florida (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ Melbourne Police Department. (www.facebook.com)
- ^ crowdfunding page (www.gofundme.com)
- ^ GoFundMe (www.gofundme.com)
- ^ Melbourne (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ Florida (www.dailymail.co.uk)