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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.
