Fire captain loses all three children in crɑsh after car swerves into oncoming traffic – rest in peace
Anything bad occurring to their kids is every parent’s biggest dread. When this dad of three learned that he had lost all three of his kids, his greatest dread came true.
Captain Steve Biacagne of San Jose Fire Station 16 had his worst nightmare when he discovered that his 14-year-old twin daughters, Lee and Lucy, as well as his 12-year-old son, Ben, were deɑd in car ɑccident. on Highway 156 in Hollister.
Lisa Biacanja, Biacanja’s ex-wife and mother of the children, was also kiIIed.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the four were driving a 2014 Tesla westbound on Interstate 156 when their car crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a tractor-trailer for unknown reasons.
An investigation is currently underway to determine why the Tesla drove into oncoming traffic. Thaun, Bikanja’s current wife, informed the media that the Tesla the family was driving did not have Tesla’s Autopilot option.
According to the Carmel Unified School District, all three young men were enrolled at Carmel High School and previously attended Tularcitos Elementary School.
Heading into the second week of school, the news this morning was obviously very unfortunate and difficult for many staff and children to hear, said Ted Knight, superintendent of the school system.
Some students had to go home. Some students talk to mental health professionals at their wellness center. Others may simply need peace and quiet, Knight said.
Captain Biakanya has a GoFundMe campaign organized by Station 16. Contributions will be used to cover the children’s funeral expenses, as well as therapy, food and other care for Biakanya and his wife, Thaun, according to a statement from the site.
At San Jose Fire, every member of the team is considered family, and family must stick together in times of need. Captain Biakanya has been watching over his neighborhood for years, embodying the department’s philosophy of “For the Children” in dedication to his people. They seek someone’s help in this time of need for their children. With someone’s help, they will do their best to ease the pain of this grief and honor the memories of his beloved children, the description reads.
Children and their hobbies in life are described in the description. Leigh Biakanya was a sea cadet who loved science and softball. Lucy, her twin sister, was an animal lover who raised chickens and pigeons herself. Ben, their 12-year-old younger brother, was very interested in World War II and left behind a collection of World War II artefacts.
What a terrible waste of youth. Captain Biakanya and his wife Tuan have our hearts. May the family find comfort, peace and strength in this terrible loss.