Authorities said the car driven by Olivia Maggs, 32, was hit by an out-of-control truck that lost its tire on Interstate 95 in Florida
- A 32-year-old mom of three has died after a truck’s tire blew out near her car on Interstate 95 in Florida on Memorial Day and slammed into her vehicle
- The mother was with her three kids, who survived the fatal crash
- Olivia Maggs is remembered by her husband as a “loving” wife was “a beautiful mother”
A mom of three has died after she and her children were involved in a crash on a Florida highway on Memorial Day.
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a tire blew out on an Ford F-350 along Interstate 95 in Melbourne, on Monday, May 26, according to NBC affiliate WESH and FOX affiliate WOFL.
The 58-year-old man driving the truck reportedly then lost control of his vehicle before slamming into a nearby Honda Odyssey and sending them both into a guard rail, WOFL and CBS affiliate WKMG-TV reported.
The woman driving the Odyssey, 32-year-old Olivia Maggs, died as a result of the crash, per the reports. Her three children, ages 8 months to 4 years, survived the crash.
The three children reportedly were sent to the hospital with various injuries. The baby girl had a broken leg and brain bleed, while the older two had minor injuries.
FHP did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Cody Maggs, Oliva’s husband, paid tribute to his late wife in an emotional post on Facebook, describing her as a “gentle, patient and kind” soul who had “a true servant’s heart.”
“I just want to thank everyone who has reached out with your words, love and support,” Cody wrote. “The past day has been very difficult to comprehend and understand and will only get more complicated in the coming weeks as we grieve the loss of Olivia. As with many of you, the news comes as a complete shock.”
Cody also said his “loving” wife was “a beautiful mother” as well as “a nurse who was passionate about helping others.”
“When talking with each of you, and seeing the impact she has stamped on everyone’s life, it is a true testament of who she was,” Cody continued. “Your love and support is deeply felt.”
More than $141,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign started to support Olivia’s family following the fatal crash.
Gabrielle and Aaron Wright, who organized the online fundraiser, described the late mom as “a kind, beautiful soul” as well as “loving and gentle mother, devoted wife, and cherished daughter, sister, friend, and compassionate nurse.”
“Her absence leaves a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her,” the Wrights wrote. They said Olivia’s family “now faces a long road of healing; physically and emotionally.”
“Your prayers of comfort, peace, and strength to surround them during this devastating time mean more than words can say,” the organizers added.
