Mom dies from injuries a week after horror crash which killed husband and injured their three kids

 Posted on September 19, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  454 words  |  Aldo Pusey

A mother-of-three has died from her injuries six days after a horrific crash which killed her husband and injured her three young children. 

Keli Machado, 30, succumbed to her injuries at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers on Friday, while her five-year-old daughter Khaleesi remains in a critical condition, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

Keli's husband Jesus 'Tito' Machado was killed at the scene of the crash on April 20.

The couple's sons, 11-year-old Anthony and 8-year-old Vincent, survived with minor injuries. 


Fox 4 Privacy Policy Jesus Machado (left), 36, was declared dead at the scene of the April 20 car crash on US 41 in North Fort Myers, Florida. His wife, Keli (right), 30, died at Lee Memorial hospital on Friday. Their daughter Khaleesi (center), 5, remains in critical condition.

Jesus Machado (left), 36, was declared dead at the scene of the April 20 car crash on US 41 in North Fort Myers, Florida. His wife, Keli (right), 30, died at Lee Memorial hospital on Friday. Their daughter Khaleesi (center), 5, remains in critical condition.

The couple's two sons, 11-year-old Anthony and 8-year-old Vincent, escaped the same crash with minor injuries

The couple's two sons, 11-year-old Anthony and 8-year-old Vincent, escaped the same crash with minor injuries

Jesus was driving south on US 41 near Avenue A in North Fort Myers at 10.19pm when the family's Jeep Wrangler hit the median curb, traveled off the road and rolled over multiple times, the Tampa Bay Times reported.

Jesus, who was ejected from the vehicle, was declared dead at the scene. Keli, who suffered severe injuries, passed away on Friday. 

Jesus's sister Rita Noda said she and her devastated family members were struggling to find the words to tell the couple's children. 

“We don’t even know how we’re going to break the news to them that it’s not only one parent, but both," she told Fox 4. 

Five-year-old Khaleesi is still fighting to stay alive

Five-year-old Khaleesi is still fighting to stay alive

The family was driving south on US 41 near Avenue A in North Fort Myers at 10.19pm when their SUV hit the median curb, traveled off the road and rolled over multiple times

The family was driving south on US 41 near Avenue A in North Fort Myers at 10.19pm when their SUV hit the median curb, traveled off the road and rolled over multiple times

The late Keli Machado and her three children smile for a picture posted on her Facebook page

The late Keli Machado and her three children smile for a picture posted on her Facebook page

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Jesus’s dad Alain Hernandez suggested to Fox 4 that the accident could have been a hit and run involving another driver, and has appealed to Florida Highway Patrol to release any traffic camera footage.

'That’s my son. That’s what I need justice,' he said

FHP's investigation is ongoing,  Fox 4 reported.

The family has launched a GoFundMe page to raise money to pay for funeral expenses. 

'My brother was an extremely dedicated father and husband. He was hard-working, he was loving, and lived for his family,' Noda wrote on the page. 

'Our family is completely unprepared for such tragedy. We now have to fight and care for their 3 babies and give them the wonderful life their parents did.'

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