A Texas woman is mourning the heartbreaking loss of her unborn baby after being struck by a hit-and-run driver. The suspect remains at large, leaving the victim and her family reeling from the unimaginable tragedy.
In the aftermath of a Fourth of July celebration in Palestine, Texas, Casi Hughes endured a horrifying ordeal that shattered her hopes and dreams. While making her way home after a fireworks display, tragedy struck when a reckless driver barreled into her, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake.
Hughes, who was eight months pregnant at the time, recalls the fateful moment with vivid clarity. "All of a sudden, somebody said watch out, and I looked to my left, and there was a car," she said to FOX 4. "I remember trying to jump out of the way."
Tragic Loss: Texas Woman Grieves After Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Her Unborn Child
As the impact sent Hughes's body reeling, she realized with growing horror that she had lost her unborn child. "I want to know why they didn’t stop," she pleaded, her voice filled with anguish.
In the scramble to save both mother and child, Hughes was airlifted to a hospital, desperate pleas echoing through the flight. "'Y’all need to get the baby. Y’all need to take the baby. Y’all need to cut me open and get the baby,'" she recalled telling first responders through tears.
Tragic Loss: Texas Woman Grieves After Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Her Unborn Child
But the flight nurse's grim expression and inability to locate a heartbeat spelled out the devastating truth. Hughes's unborn son, who she had cherished for so long, was gone.
The hit-and-run driver responsible for the senseless tragedy fled the scene, leaving behind a trail of shattered lives. The Palestine Police Department is actively investigating the incident but has yet to identify any suspects.
Tragic Loss: Texas Woman Grieves After Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Her Unborn Child
Hughes, a mother to a 20-year-old stepdaughter and a 13-year-old son, is recovering from multiple fractures in her face, back, pelvis, and left leg. However, the emotional wounds may take far longer to heal.
"I've just been taking it day by day," Hughes said, her voice heavy with sorrow. "Somebody knows something. I want to know how they sleep at night."
Tragic Loss: Texas Woman Grieves After Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Her Unborn Child
The Palestine Police Department has appealed to the public for assistance in identifying the suspect. Anyone with information is urged to contact the department or provide anonymous tips through the Anderson County Crimestoppers' Tip Line.
As the investigation into this heinous crime continues, the community of Palestine and beyond rallies around Hughes and her family, offering their heartfelt condolences and unwavering support in their quest for justice and healing.
