GoFundMe set up for Renee Carla after horror Central Highlands crash
Shaun Ranger and his children Baylee, 7, and Chandler, 6, were killed in the two-vehicle crash on Sunday that happened just before 10.50am on the Capricorn Highway between Comet and Blackwater.
'Initial investigations indicate a Holden Commodore travelling towards Blackwater with four occupants struck a Toyota HiLux utility containing two occupants travelling in the opposite direction,' the police said.
'The driver, a 28-year-old man, six-year-old boy, seven-year-old girl and 32-year-old man died as a result of the crash.'
The occupants of the HiLux also suffered injuries in the crash.
Paramedics took a 28-year-old man to hospital in a serious but stable condition and flew a 27-year-old man to Brisbane for treatment for life-threatening injuries.
Family friend Chantel Semple has set up a fundraiser for Renee Carla, the mother to Baylee and Chandler and Mr Ranger's fiancee, with the money to help the devastated mum and two-year-old Saphora.
'It is with broken hearts that we share the loss of my dear friend's two beautiful babies and their loving and devoted father today in a devastating car accident,' she said.
'Shaun, Baylee and Chandler were cherished and loved by many and brought so much joy and light into our lives.
'Baylee, aged 7, had a cheeky smile, bubbly personality and a love for horses.
'Chandler, aged 6, was a sweet and kind-hearted little boy, full of life and loved the outdoors.
'Shaun a dedicated and selfless father, supportive friend and loving partner.'
Ms Semple said the family's friends were 'heartbroken' over the unexpected loss.
'I hope to relieve the extra stress and heartache that this family already have to endure by raising much-needed funds to cover costs for funeral expenses and support Renee and little Saphora,' she said.
As of Monday morning, $17,180 has been raised from a $26,000 target.
Investigations into the incident are continuing.
The police are expected to provide further updates on Monday.
The weekend proved a catastrophe for the state's road toll, with six people killed across Saturday and Sunday.
As of July 20, 158 people have lost their lives in road crashes in Queensland.
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