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NJ Mother Grateful for Community Support After Deadly Quadruple Crash Injures 4-Year-Old Son

Eyewitness News ABC7NYMay 5, 20253 min24,796 views
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Survivor's Mother Expresses Gratitude

  • πŸ’” The mother of a four-year-old boy who survived a devastating quadruple fatal crash in New Jersey shared her deep gratitude for the strangers who rushed to save her son.
  • 🌟 She highlighted the resilience and graciousness of her son, Hunter Elder, and her family, emphasizing their thankfulness for those who ensured his survival.

The Horrific Crash and Its Victims

  • πŸ’₯ The accident, which occurred on Route 10, resulted in the deaths of four people, including Hunter's two transportation aids and a schoolmate, four-year-old Reyes.
  • πŸš— The driver of the vehicle that struck their car was also among the deceased.
  • 🏫 Hunter and his schoolmate were on their way to PG Chamber School, a school for children with special needs.

Hunter's Condition and Recovery

  • πŸ€• Hunter, who has cerebral palsy, survived the crash but sustained serious injuries, including a broken collarbone and hip issues.
  • πŸ₯ He is now facing significant medical bills, prompting his family to seek community support through a GoFundMe campaign.

Community and First Responder Support

  • 🀝 Nurses and first responders, who were nearby at offices and a Dunkin Donuts, immediately rushed to the van to rescue Hunter.
  • πŸ’– The community has rallied around the Elder family, providing ongoing support, including Easter baskets from nurses who discovered Hunter in the wreckage.
  • ✈️ The Reyes and Figureroa families are seeking donations for funeral costs, including expenses to transport Reyes's remains back to Honduras.

Looking Ahead

  • πŸ™ The Elder family remains thankful for the help they received and is planning a busy Easter weekend, though their thoughts are with the families who lost loved ones.
  • 🌟 Hunter is described as a shining light to everyone, and his four brothers and sisters help keep him smiling.
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