The Alabama Family trip to Dallas ends in tragedy after the accident-NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

A spring vacation trip to Dallas ended in tragedy for an Alabama family when an alleged drunk driver crashed into his SUV, killing his 4 -year -old son and seriously hurting two other children.

Sunnyvale Police said the accident occurred early when the family was traveling home to Tuscaloosa.

“It was four in the morning when we received the call that they had had an accident,” said Darius Bramlett, a family friend.

Jasmine and Jamel Cleveland, along with their three children, had spent the week in Dallas before their trip was interrupted by the fatal accident. His 2 and 6 -year -old son was seriously injured, while Judah, 4 years old did not survive.

“Just to face this has been devastating,” said Andrea Bramlett, Darius’s wife.

Police said the family was traveling east on highway 80, just west of Collins Road, when a Ford F-250 truck hit them from behind.

The authorities arrested the driver, Dakota Chase, 33, and accused him of homicide in poisoning and intoxication assault.

As the Clevelands begin their long way to recovery, their community is taking a step forward to help.

“There was a great spill of people who gathered and asked what they can do to help the family,” said Andrea Bramlett.

Jasmine Cleveland, who founded a non -profit organization for mothers who face the loss of pregnancy, launched a collection of funds to help cover medical expenses.

She has shared that Judah was her own miraculous baby.

“Judah was full of life. It was very energetic. He loved God a lot. He loved his family,” said Darius Bramlett.

With multiple surgeries behind them, the family is now working to find a way home.