Couple leaves 3-year-old son behind after deadly Sanpete County crash

Jamie Merrill and Jurni Olson received the phone no one wants or ever expects.
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[@CheyenneSciscoe]

The title in this video is misleading and sort of disrespectful. It implies that they got in a deadly wreck and fled, leaving their son behind.

[@A__Mina]

I read it like that too and was so confused. They should just state it directly.

[@elizabethwilliams9597]

That's so sad, I'm so sorry for the families of all the victims. And this little guy is blessed to have his auntie there.

[@maureenjohnson5151]

My heart breaks for the little boy who lost both of his parents. It’s not fair. The crash shouldn’t have happen.😔😔😔🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@pamtueller4362]

So very sorry for the family's loss, especially for the little boy. 😢💔

[@janeteells9510]

That little man will never remember his mommy and daddy except through photos and hopefully videos. He won't comprehend the "why's " . So sorry for your losses. 💔

[@fizarrah]

He might have a few memories that stick bc I have a few from age three that I remember🤷‍♀️

[@sherise_2020]

Put your phones down

[@Alaryicjude]

People just don't care about each other anymore...

[@chelsiezamora7923]

Happens closest to home. I lost my arm to a 26 year old lady turning left not looking 😪 People do not realize they are driving machinery that kills!!!

[@gothlizzie1665]

Rest in peace! May this young boy grow up feeling the love his parents had for him, my deepest condolences. ❤

[@nerminnagi6654]

So sad, I don't know how this little boy is going to be without such lovely loving parents, imagine they can see him and unable to be there for him knowing he will grow without them around, I hope whoever is going to care for him to love him as their own

[@stephanieallangarman5598]

Praying for his aunty…who will share her memories with him. He’s a cuties, I’m praying for the HS to bring healing ❤️‍🩹 and comfort.

[@pamherm]

They need to have a left turn lane on a highway. My deepest sympathies to the families. 😢

[@wishgodgirl1903]

So sad for that little boy I wish him the best throughout his whole life.

[@Ph.40Lowks]

12 deaths in one week and that’s the worst in two years, that’s not that long. Utah roads = death 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ericworley4361]

That actually not even a particularly high number compared to other more densely populated states. 25 highway traffic fatalities were reported in Virginia in the week of May28 -June 4.

[@wendybutler1681]

He looks like a happy little boy lucky enough to have fun and loving parents. Their last thoughts of their precious little boy...

[@loloca]

Awful

[@khismet]

@Fox13NewsUtah the audio on this upload is inadequate. For those wearing ear pods the sound only heard on the left, no sound on the right. Please make to correct adjustments to your news reports. Thank you.

[@kcar8974]

Children should never have to grow up without their parents. This is so incredibly sad. Pay attention people and put the phones down!

[@C.Church]

My friend's uncle back in the 80s had a lot of scars because of this: In heavy traffic, wait with your wheels still heading straight before making a left turn. Don't wait with the wheels already cranked. If rear ended, you'll end up in oncoming traffic, otherwise.

[@amyfay5791]

This is a sad and tragic story. The headline didn’t need to have the implied second meaning

[@oORiseAboveOo]

Clicked on the vid to find out why a couple got in a crash and left without taking their son…

[@bettybelongia7213]

😢😢

[@joepro66]

🥺😭😭😭😊

[@Tarisaher]

Poor baby

[@Lemuel928]

Dang..This must be another Batman Origin.😨

[@jude1515]

So sad. ❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@joannewatts9892]

Whom's fault was this ?

[@cladiosanchez6865]

Who ever does your titles on youtube needs to be charged. Stip having A.I do your jobs and work

[@C.Church]

I know right? I expected to see some people had an accident and then just left the kid there at the scene.

[@Lovercoffee]

😢😢😢