Engaged Louisiana Couple Killed In Separate Crashes Hours Apart

Alexus Lee and John “JR” Collins, an engaged couple from Louisiana, tragically died in separate car crashes just hours apart on May 16, leaving their 4-year-old son Gabriel without his parents. Lee lost control of her SUV early in the morning, crashing into a culvert and overturning, while Collins, informed of Lee’s accident and heading to the scene, lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree, dying at the scene. Neither was wearing a seatbelt, and while impairment was not suspected in Collins’ crash, the exact cause of Lee’s accident remains unclear. The couple had recently bought a house and were planning a wedding for February 2026, with Lee being a Southern University graduate and teacher, and Collins a truck driver who loved sports cars. Family members expressed deep grief but also a determination to find strength, highlighting the love the couple shared and the support system in place for their son. Despite the tragedy, their love and legacy continue through Gabriel and the unity of their families.