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Engaged Couple Dies in Tragic Crashes, Leaving Son Orphaned

5/22/2025

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In a heartbreaking turn of events, engaged couple Alexus Lee and John “JR” Collins lost their lives in separate car crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, just months before their February 2026 wedding. Their 4-year-old son, Gabriel, is left to navigate this tragedy. Families will honor their memory with a joint celebration of life on May 21 at East Feliciana STEAM Academy.

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Story summary

In a heartbreaking turn of events, engaged couple Alexus Lee and John “JR” Collins lost their lives in separate car crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, just months before their February 2026 wedding. Their 4-year-old son, Gabriel, is left to navigate this tragedy. Families will honor their memory with a joint celebration of life on May 21 at East Feliciana STEAM Academy.