URGENT UPDATE: A devastating crosswalk collision in Gilroy has claimed the lives of both parents of seven-year-old twins. Stacia Stuart, aged 43, succumbed to her injuries just days after her husband, 44-year-old Andrew Stuart, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
Authorities report that the tragic incident occurred on January 16, 2023, shortly after 8 a.m. as the couple was walking in a crosswalk at the intersection of Charles Lux Drive and Lopez Way, near Las Animas Elementary School. Witnesses say a teen driver struck them after they dropped their daughter off at school, resulting in catastrophic injuries for both parents.
Andrew Stuart was pronounced dead at the scene, while Stacia was rushed to a local hospital where she later died from her injuries, according to the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office and family sources. The driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and was not found to be impaired, with no arrests or citations reported.
The Gilroy Unified School District confirmed that one of the couple’s children is currently enrolled at Las Animas Elementary, with their other child attending a school approximately three miles away. In response to this heartbreaking loss, a GoFundMe page has been established to support the Stuart twins during this unimaginable time.
Friends and family are mourning the loss of the Stuart parents, describing them as “the brightest faces in the room” who were dedicated and loving parents. The fundraising page emphasizes the difficult reality the children now face: “We wish this wasn’t real, we wish these children did not have to know a life without their parents.”
The community is rallying around the Stuart family, urging everyone to be vigilant when driving in school zones to prevent further tragedies. The impact of this event goes beyond the immediate loss; it serves as a stark reminder of the dangers pedestrians face, especially in areas frequented by children.
As authorities continue to gather information regarding the incident, the focus now shifts to how the community can support the Stuart twins and ensure their future is as bright as their parents envisioned.
Stay with us for further updates on this developing story and how you can help the Stuart family during this difficult time.
