Lori and Chris Coble were parents to three adorable children: Kyle, who had just turned 5 years old, Emma, who was 4 years old, and Katie, who was 2 years old. It was the day after Kyle’s 5th birthday that everything changed. However, none of them knew that just yet. Lori had decided to treat the kids to a day out in honor of the birthday. And so, they went to ride a Ferris wheel and then go to a pet store. As nap time came nearer and nearer, the family started making their way home.
Birthday Outing
The outing was absolutely perfect. Lori brought her mother, Cindy, along as well to help out. The kids had such a good time and were all tired out from the excitement. Lori saw it as a successful day for all of them. As she was driving the kids and her mother home in the minivan, she hit a line of backed-up traffic as she tried exiting the highway. Of course, she didn’t think much of it, she just slowed down to a stop.
Birthday Outing
Falling Asleep
When she was stopped, Lori turned around and saw that Katie was starting to fall asleep. So, the mother gently tickled the little girl’s toes to keep her awake. She wanted Katie to be able to nap when they would all get home. However, that was the last thing Lori remembered before she woke up in a hospital with a concussion. It turned out that the worst had happened: a truck loaded with 40,000 pounds of cargo slammed into the back of Lori’s minivan.
Falling Asleep
