“Texas Family Mourning Teen Mother and 13-Day-Old Baby Killed in Crash as Grandmother Fights Through Serious Injuries”

Midland-Odessa, Texas — A devastating crash in West Texas has left a family grieving the loss of 17-year-old Alizae “Sukie” Rangel and her 13-day-old son, Ozzy, while the child’s grandmother remains hospitalized with severe injuries.

According to family members, Sukie and baby Ozzy had recently returned from Mississippi to the Midland-Odessa area so relatives could finally meet the newborn. What was meant to be a joyful family reunion quickly turned into unimaginable tragedy.

The crash, which remains under investigation, reportedly involved two vehicles at an Odessa intersection and left multiple people injured. Authorities have not yet released full details regarding the circumstances of the collision.

Family members confirmed that both Sukie and her infant son died as a result of the crash. Ozzy was only 13 days old.

For loved ones, the loss has been almost impossible to process. Family members say they had only just begun creating memories with the newborn before their world changed forever.

Instead of celebrating a new baby’s arrival, relatives are now preparing funeral arrangements for both mother and son.

The tragedy has also left Sukie’s mother, 35-year-old Salena Franco, facing a painful physical and emotional recovery. According to family members, Salena survived the crash but suffered severe facial injuries, including significant trauma around one of her eyes that may permanently impact her vision.

She remains hospitalized and is expected to undergo major reconstructive surgery involving the placement of a metal plate in her face. While recovering physically, she is also coping with the devastating loss of both her daughter and grandson.

Family members say the emotional weight of surviving the crash while witnessing the tragedy has been overwhelming.

“Today our family received heartbreaking news,” cousin Jamie shared publicly. “No parent should ever have to endure a loss like this.”

As news of the tragedy spread, the community began rallying around the family through fundraisers, benefit raffles, and online support campaigns aimed at helping cover funeral expenses and mounting medical costs.

Friends and loved ones describe Sukie as a young mother excited about her future and deeply devoted to her baby boy. The loss of both lives so suddenly has left relatives struggling to understand how quickly joy turned into grief.

The incident has also sparked conversations about road safety and the devastating ripple effects serious crashes can have on entire families and communities.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, including the sequence of events leading up to the impact. Officials have not yet announced whether charges or additional findings are expected.

For now, the focus remains on supporting the grieving family as they navigate an unimaginable chapter of loss and recovery.

A trip home intended to introduce a newborn baby to relatives instead became a tragedy that forever changed multiple lives. And for those who loved Sukie and Ozzy most, the heartbreak of losing both mother and child is something words can scarcely capture.