Tragic Head-On Crash in Van Alstyne, Texas, Claims Father and His Two Young Children
On May 17, a horrific head-on collision in Van Alstyne, Texas, shattered a family’s world forever. Tommy Moorehead III, 41, and his two precious children—6-year-old Lynnlee and 4-year-old Tommy Jr.—were all tragically killed, leaving their wife and mother, Brooke Mustard Moorehead, to face a devastating loss beyond words.
According to authorities, 63-year-old Rocky Patterson dangerously attempted to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone, resulting in a deadly collision with Moorehead’s Chevrolet Silverado, which burst into flames. Patterson’s vehicle also struck a Toyota Tacoma. He now faces three counts of manslaughter, with a staggering $3 million bond set.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is actively investigating the crash. A close family friend described the loss as “unimaginable,” saying Brooke “lost everything in a single, heartbreaking moment.” In support, a GoFundMe has been launched to help cover funeral costs and provide some relief in this dark time.
This tragedy was part of a grim weekend on North Texas roads, which saw six others lose their lives in three separate accidents, including a fatal wrong-way driver crash that claimed two lives on May 18. These heartbreaking incidents underscore the devastating consequences of reckless driving and the ripple effect such tragedies leave on families and entire communities.
