A tragic car collision has claimed the life of a six-month-old infant following a rear-end accident in Gates, New York. The incident involved a white SUV carrying Noah Carpenter and his parents, Jake and Kelly Carpenter, which was struck from behind by a black SUV at an intersection. The family was trapped in the wreckage and had to be extricated by emergency services before being rushed to the hospital with severe injuries.
Sadly, Noah succumbed to his injuries, while Kelly sustained a critical traumatic brain injury requiring emergency surgery, and Jake had a serious aorta injury necessitating an operation. A friend of the family has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to support funeral expenses for Noah and help with medical costs for Kelly and Jake.
The Gates Police Department is conducting an investigation into the crash, which occurred at the junction of Buffalo Road and Howard Road on March 5. The community has rallied behind the Carpenters, raising approximately $160,000 through the crowdfunding appeal to aid in their recovery.
The intersection where the accident took place is a busy crossroads in Gates, a town situated to the west of Rochester, New York. The police reported that the collision involved a black SUV colliding with the rear of the white SUV, which had three occupants – the parents and the infant in a child safety seat.
For those interested in supporting the Carpenter family during this difficult time, donations can be made through their GoFundMe page.