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Daily Mail
14 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Tragedy as young mom, 27, dies in horrific accident leaving behind devastated husband and four children
A 27-year-old mother was killed in a horrific boat crash that sent her flying overboard, leaving behind a heartbroken husband and four young children. Brittney Sherman, of Wilmer, Alabama, was on a boat with her family in Bayou Sara near Saraland when tragedy struck. The 20-foot Avid Center Console carrying the Shermans collided with a 26-foot Regulator Center Console on Sunday just before 6pm. Brittney was hurled into the muddy water - where her body was recovered by a search team the following morning around 11am. She was found about 100 yards from where she fell in the bayou, People reported. Her husband, Cody, suffered serious injuries and one of their kids, Carson, is in critical condition, according to a GoFundMe made on Cody's behalf. Boat operators Robert Lofton, 19, who was driving the Sherman family, and Jerry Hocutt Jr., 52, were unharmed by the deadly crash. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Patrol Division is investigating the cause of the accident and no charges have been filed. Brittney's loved ones have been left to mourn the selfless mother, with Cody sharing a tear-jerking post about navigating single fatherhood while grieving his wife. 'My baby and our baby,' he wrote, referring to a photo of Brittney and one of their kids. 'Brittney I love you more than anything in this world. I promise to take care of these babies for you sweetheart! I know that you are up there watching over us. 'Please show me how to do this. I'm not sure how I'm gonna make it and I'm gonna do my best to make you proud. I love you until we meet again!!' Cody also posted a picture of his son who was injured as well, writing: 'Everyone please pray for my baby boy will make a full recovery. 'This little boy is the toughest person I ever met. Daddy loves you and we will get through this this!!' Brittney's best friend since childhood, Lindsey Cooper, shared online that Brittney and Cody were high school sweethearts. She wrote: '15 years with Cody just wasn't long enough. A true love story. They adored each other so much.' Other statements about Brittney commended her for her devotion to her kids, with one woman calling her 'one of the BEST moms' and 'most genuine' people she has ever known. Another friend described her as 'the sweetest person,' adding 'this world lost a person that we should all strive to be every day.' The GoFundMe has already raised more than $68,980 for 'medical bills, food, or just keeping things going,' according to the page. 'Cody Sherman and his family are going through something no one should ever have to face. After a tragic boating accident, their world has been shattered,' the fundraiser reads.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Yahoo
Young mother thrown from boat leaves behind grieving husband, 4 children after Alabama waters tragedy
A young family in Alabama is grieving after a devastating boat accident led to the death of 27-year-old Brittney Sherman. Sherman, of Wilmer, Alabama, was boating in Bayou Sara near Saraland in Mobile County on June 15 along with her husband, 30-year-old Cody Sherman, and the couple's four children. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) confirmed to Fox News Digital that two boats were involved in a collision at approximately 5:50 p.m. Sunday. Authorities said the incident involved a 20-foot Avid Center Console vessel occupied by the Sherman family and a 26-foot Regulator Center Console. According to officials, the impact of the collision caused Brittney to be thrown overboard. More Than 20 People Injured After Boat Catches Fire In New York; Captain Charged With Dwi Despite the swift arrival of emergency crews, search efforts were hampered by the bayou's murky waters, making it difficult to locate Sherman in the aftermath of the crash. Read On The Fox News App On Monday morning, search and rescue personnel resumed the search for the missing mom. At approximately 10:50 a.m., personnel recovered Sherman's body about 100 yards from the spot where she had entered the water. Florida Men Charged In Fatal Boating Hit-and-run Of 15-Year-old Ballerina Two other passengers aboard the Avid vessel sustained injuries in the crash. Cody was transported to USA Health University Hospital in Mobile for medical care. One of the Shermans' children, 4, was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The operator of the Avid boat was not injured in the collision. Likewise, the operator of the Regulator vessel was unharmed. The ALEA Marine Patrol Division is continuing to investigate the cause of the crash. No charges have been filed. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Mobile County Medical Examiner's Office for comment. Cody and Brittney shared four children together. In the wake of her passing, Cody expressed the weight of raising the children alone. "Brittney I love you more than anything in this world," Cody wrote on Facebook. "I promise to take care of these babies for you, sweetheart! I know that you are up there watching over us." "Please show me how to do this," added Cody. "I'm not sure how I'm gonna make it and I'm gonna do my best to make you proud. I love you until we meet again!!"Original article source: Young mother thrown from boat leaves behind grieving husband, 4 children after Alabama waters tragedy
Fox News
21 hours ago
- Fox News
Young mother thrown from boat leaves behind grieving husband, 4 children after Alabama waters tragedy
A young family in Alabama is grieving after a devastating boat accident led to the death of 27-year-old Brittney Sherman. Sherman, of Wilmer, Alabama, was boating in Bayou Sara near Saraland in Mobile County on June 15 along with her husband, 30-year-old Cody Sherman, and the couple's four children. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) confirmed to Fox News Digital that two boats were involved in a collision at approximately 5:50 p.m. Sunday. Authorities said the incident involved a 20-foot Avid Center Console vessel occupied by the Sherman family and a 26-foot Regulator Center Console. According to officials, the impact of the collision caused Brittney to be thrown overboard. Despite the swift arrival of emergency crews, search efforts were hampered by the bayou's murky waters, making it difficult to locate Sherman in the aftermath of the crash. On Monday morning, search and rescue personnel resumed the search for the missing mom. At approximately 10:50 a.m., personnel recovered Sherman's body about 100 yards from the spot where she had entered the water. Two other passengers aboard the Avid vessel sustained injuries in the crash. Cody was transported to USA Health University Hospital in Mobile for medical care. One of the Shermans' children, 4, was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The operator of the Avid boat was not injured in the collision. Likewise, the operator of the Regulator vessel was unharmed. The ALEA Marine Patrol Division is continuing to investigate the cause of the crash. No charges have been filed. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Mobile County Medical Examiner's Office for comment. Cody and Brittney shared four children together. In the wake of her passing, Cody expressed the weight of raising the children alone. "Brittney I love you more than anything in this world," Cody wrote on Facebook. "I promise to take care of these babies for you, sweetheart! I know that you are up there watching over us." "Please show me how to do this," added Cody. "I'm not sure how I'm gonna make it and I'm gonna do my best to make you proud. I love you until we meet again!!"
