A devastating road accident has left an entire family ᴅᴇᴀᴅ after a pᴀssenger bus collided with their SUV while they were traveling to attend a family wedding.

The victims were identified as Dmitri Doncev, his wife Ecaterina Doncev, and their two children, Emily, 13, and Mark, 7. According to family members, the family was on their way to celebrate a loved one’s wedding and had prepared homemade desserts to share at the gathering.

Authorities say the collision occurred in an area where road construction was underway. Investigators allege the pᴀssenger bus failed to slow appropriately before the crash, though the exact circumstances remain under review as the investigation continues.

In addition to the Doncev family, 25-year-old Priscilla Mafalda also lost her life in the incident. Numerous other pᴀssengers and motorists were injured, with emergency crews responding to a large-scale scene involving multiple victims.

The loss of the Doncev family has deeply affected relatives, friends, and members of the community, many of whom have shared tributes remembering them as a close-knit family whose lives were cut short while simply traveling to celebrate a joyful occasion.

Authorities have filed charges against the bus driver, and investigators are continuing to examine evidence, witness statements, vehicle data, and roadway conditions to determine the full sequence of events that led to the collision.

As loved ones mourn those who were lost, the tragedy has renewed discussions about roadway safety, construction-zone awareness, and the importance of caution behind the wheel. For many, the crash serves as a painful reminder of how quickly lives can be changed by a single moment on the road.