Share this @internewscast.com

A NEWLYWED is mourning the loss of her husband and daughter, who horrifically died in a car crash. 

Hunter Lyons and his one-year-old daughter, Oakleigh, tragically lost their lives when their vehicle caught fire on the journey back from his honeymoon with wife Macey Lyons.

Hunter Lyons (right) and Oakleigh (center) died in a car crash on July 26Credit: Facebook/Macey Lyons
Macey and Hunter had just gotten married on July 19Credit: Facebook/Macey Lyons
Woman holding baby in front of pumpkin patch display.
Oakleigh was one year old when she diedCredit: Facebook/Macey Lyons

Macey, although surviving with injuries that were not life-threatening, faced the devastating loss of her family. Joseph Maynard, 48, the other driver involved, was declared dead at the accident site, as reported by Fox News.

According to authorities, Maynard veered into the opposite lane, resulting in a fiery crash with the Lyons’ Chevrolet Silverado.

The reason Maynard drove his truck into the other lane remains unknown.

The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Macey was taken to the University of Louisville Hospital to be treated for burn injuries. 

Macey’s mother, Leigh Ann Payne-Weisser, shared on Facebook about the horrifying accident involving her daughter and her family, who had been traveling back from Pigeon Forge after Macey and Hunter’s honeymoon.

“Hunter and Oakleigh are now with our Lord and Savior. Please keep Macey and our families lifted in prayer,” she wrote.

The couple was making their way back from Pigeon Forge, Hunter’s mother revealed online.

Macey and Hunter got married on July 19, a year after their daughter Oakleigh was born.

An obituary of Hunter mentioned that he actively participated in the Constantine Missionary Baptist Church and played his guitar at church services.

Four friends killed in horror crash after concert as victim’s aunt reveals tragic last phone call from inside doomed car

The 22-year-old is said to have loved the outdoors, hunting, and riding horses.

His daughter, Oakleigh, is described as having a “sassy personality” and a shining smile.

Macey and her family have already received an outpouring of support from community members.

As the grieving mother recovers from her injuries, her friends have set up different ways the public can help her.

Kentucky State Police Statement

KSP Post 4 was notified by Breckinridge County Dispatch at approximately 5:10 P.M. CDT on July 26 to investigate the collision that occurred near the 13000 block of KY 261.

The initial findings indicated that Joseph Maynard, driving a Ford F-150 heading south on KY-261, crossed the center line for unclear reasons, hitting a Chevrolet Silverado head-on. This crash caused both vehicles to erupt into flames.

The operator of the Silverado, Hunter Lyons, 22, and a one-year-old juvenile passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Breckinridge County Coroner’s Office. An adult female passenger in Lyons’ vehicle was flown to the University of Louisville Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Maynard was also pronounced deceased at the scene by the Breckinridge County Coroner’s Office.

The affected portion of KY 261 was closed for several hours to allow troopers to reconstruct the collision. KSP Post 4 was assisted at the scene by the Breckinridge Co. Sheriff’s Office, Breckinridge Co. EMS, Hardinsburg Fire Dept., Fordsville Fire Dept. and the Breckinridge Co. Coroner’s Office. The collision

One of Macey’s friends set up a Venmo account to accept donations, while several other businesses began raising money for the young mother.

The local church plans to host a fundraiser for Macey on August 2, and the Doe Valley Golf Club has raised $1,500 for the family, the Daily Mail reported.

The Calhoun Baptist Church will also host a fundraiser for the family, with all proceeds to be used to cover Hunter and Oakleigh’s funeral costs, as well as any associated medical bills.

Hundreds of people commented under Payne-Weisser’s post about Hunter and Oakleigh, offering their thoughts and prayers for the family.

“I’m so very sorry! I will be praying hard for Macey and your family,” one woman commented.

“I cannot begin to imagine your sorrow! If there is anything we can do please let us know!”

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
European prime minister resigns after protests over past financial dealings

European Leader Steps Down Amid Controversy Over Previous Financial Activities

Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas stepped down on Thursday amid demonstrations in…
A little girl playing with a toy kitchen.

A Widely Sold Children’s Toy at Walmart and Amazon Recalled After 23-Month-Old Dies from Suffocation

A BEST-selling children’s toy at Walmart and Amazon is being pulled from…
US reissues travel advisory for travelers to Antarctica

US Updates Travel Advisory for Antarctica Travelers

Think twice about traveling south — way, way south — this summer.…
Tourist lifting ancient stone block at sunset.

“Locals Outraged as Tourists’ ‘Disrespectful’ Behavior at Historic Greek Landmark is Captured on Video”

A TOURIST has been slammed by locals for engaging in a “disrespectful”…
Video shows Arkansas hiking murder suspect arrested mid-haircut

Video Captures Arrest of Arkansas Murder Suspect During Haircut

Surveillance footage from a salon in Arkansas recorded the moment Andrew James…
Hot dogs spill across interstate after tractor trailer crash to clog commute for steamed motorists

Tractor Trailer Crash Spills Hot Dogs on Interstate, Snarling Traffic and Frustrating Drivers

A truck carrying hot dogs was involved in a crash along a…
A wolf bares its teeth while attacking a wolfhound in the snow.

Terrifying Wolf Activity Map Reveals Dangerous Predators in Popular UK Holiday Areas After Infamous Wolf ‘Bram’ Snatches Six-Year-Old Boy

FEROCIOUS wolves are prowling British holiday hotspots as the number of the…
Jacksonville woman pleads guilty to killing girlfriend, leaving her remains out

Jacksonville Woman Admits to Killing Girlfriend and Abandoning Her Body

Shannon McCarthy, 46, was sentenced to 30 years in prison after changing…
Heightened national threat environment influences security at Lollapalooza 2025 in Chicago's Grant Park

Enhanced National Security Concerns Impact Lollapalooza 2025 Safety Measures at Chicago’s Grant Park

Lollapalooza, nestled along Chicago’s Lake Michigan, ranks among the world’s top music…
Mugshot of Austin Robert Drummond.

Tennessee Man, Austin Drummond, Previously Out on Bail for Murder, Allegedly Killed Four Family Members; Car Located

The suspect wanted for the vicious murders of four family members in…
US report urges UN agency's shutdown over Hamas ties, Oct 7 terror links

US Report Calls for Closure of UN Agency Due to Connections with Hamas and Links to October 7 Terror Concerns

The U.S. State Department issued a devastating report to Congress on the…
State Representative Patrick Sellers wants to increase DHR oversight following hot car death

State Representative Patrick Sellers Advocates for Enhanced DHR Oversight After Child’s Tragic Incident

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A former contractor for the Department of Human…