A mom and her four children were among the seven people who were killed Sunday morning after awrong-way driver caused a head-on collisionin Northern Illinois.
Both vehicles were “fully engulfed” in flames after the crash took place around 2 a.m. local time on Interstate 90 in McHenry County, Illinois State Police said in a statement. The driver of the first car, Jennifer Fernandez, a 22-year-old from Carpentersville, died at the scene.
Lauren’s husband, who was driving their vehicle at the time, is the sole survivor and remains hospitalized, according toNBC Chicago.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is open and ongoing, Illinois State Police told PEOPLE when reached for comment on Tuesday.
Lauren Dobosz and family.GoFundMe
“They were hard-working people and just always around,” cheer director Ryan Cooper told theChicago Sun-Times. “Always there to cheer everybody up, help everyone out, bring everyone together.”
Mental health professionals will be available throughout the week and there will also be caregiver support training.
“Everyone is having a very hard time,” a parent whose daughter attended school with two of the young victims told NBC Chicago.
“I know they were very involved throughout the community,” the parent added of the parents and children. “Everyone said they were a very loving family.”
Dobosz family.GoFundMe
In addition to her love of cheer, Lauren — who worked as a bartender in Rolling Meadows — was remembered for her dedication to her family.
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Speaking with the outlet, one of the founders of the Oriole Park Falcons asked that people keep Tom “in your prayers.”
“Tom, right now, is not going so well,” Sharon Swank said. “I don’t know if he’ll make it. Hopefully, he will. If he does, he’s going to need everyone’s love and support. I’m sure this is going to be the hardest thing he’s ever had to deal with.”
In addition to mourning the death of “our beloved cheer coach,” the fundraising page identifies her “beautiful kids” as Emma, Lucas, Nicholas and Ella.
“Lauren always made a great impression on everyone she met, she was full of life, laughter, and always a good time,” a message on the fundraising page read. “We’re going to miss you Lauren, and your spunky, sweet, sassy kids.”
source: people.com
