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Brothers, 11 and 14, left without parents after mother, father die in separate crashes exactly 2 years apart
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Matt Heilman, Emily Van de Riet , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The brothers, aged 11 and 14, lost their mother and another brother in a crash two years ago.
A tragic incident has occurred in Kansas, leaving two young brothers without parents. The brothers, aged 11 and 14, lost their mother and another brother in a crash two years ago. Recently, their father was killed in a motorcycle accident.
The father's accident happened when his motorcycle collided with an SUV. The incident is a devastating blow to the family, who had already suffered a significant loss two years prior. Further details about the incident and the family are available from the source, including information about a GoFundMe page set up to support the surviving brothers.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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