Overview

• Alexus Lee, 25, lost control of her SUV on Louisiana Highway 67, striking a culvert and overturning just after 2 a.m. on May 16, killing her at the scene.
• John “JR” Collins, 35, died around 4 a.m. when his Camaro crashed into a tree as he rushed to the site of Lee’s accident; he was ejected from the vehicle.
• Neither Lee nor Collins was wearing a seatbelt during their respective crashes, and toxicology results are pending as Louisiana State Police investigate.
• The couple, who were engaged and planning a February 2026 wedding, had recently purchased a home and were raising their 4-year-old son, Gabriel.
• Family members have pledged to blend households to care for Gabriel, ensuring he is supported after the loss of both parents.