A devastating fatal accident on All Saints Road on May 12, 2026 has left two families and an entire local community reeling from grief, as the family of the driver involved has broken their silence to share their profound sorrow over the loss of Okeen Lightfoot, the victim who died in the incident.
In an open statement addressed to the victim’s family, loved ones, and the broader community, the driver’s relatives said their entire household has been left heartbroken and deeply shaken by the tragic chain of events that unfolded that Tuesday. They emphasized that no language can adequately capture the depth of their regret for the loss of life and the overwhelming suffering this tragedy has inflicted on all those touched by it.
The family extended their unreserved, deepest condolences, spiritual prayers, and heartfelt sympathy to Lightfoot’s family and loved ones, acknowledging that countless people are navigating crippling pain, complicated grief, and a desperate search for clarity in the wake of the sudden, violent incident. “Our son and our entire family are deeply shaken and devastated by what has happened,” the statement read.
Citing respect for the ongoing official investigation into the crash, the driver’s family noted that they are constrained in what details they can share publicly at this stage of the process. Even so, they stressed to local residents that they are fully cooperating with law enforcement and other authorities as investigators work to unpack every circumstance and factor that led to the accident.
The statement closed with a note of solidarity for all those impacted by the crash. “Our thoughts and prayers remain with everyone affected by this tragedy — for the family who lost their loved one, for all first responders involved, and for all those carrying emotional pain in the aftermath of this incident,” the statement concluded, signed sincerely by the entire family of the driver.