A devastating Thanksgiving crash kills Toby Cohen and Brooke Cohen, 41 and 37 years, respectively. They lost their lives in an accident on Stevens Street in Bristol, Connecticut, leaving their three young children critically injured. The vehicle, carrying the New York couple and their kids aged 2 to 6, veered off the road, striking a sign and vegetation before coming to a halt in a wooded area, as reported by the Bristol Police Department.
While Toby and Brooke tragically succumbed to the accident, their children—Jake, Cooper, and Addison—are now on the path to recovery in local hospitals. A GoFundMe campaign has been initiated to support the children during their recuperation, and it has garnered over $245,000 in donations by Tuesday afternoon. The funds will be utilized to provide direct assistance to the children “now and as they grow up.”
Friends of the late parents expressed their heartfelt sentiments in the fundraiser description, emphasizing the profound loss and the hope to make a lasting positive impact on the children’s lives. The siblings, who are currently in fair and good condition, are receiving constant care and love from both Toby’s and Brooke’s families.
Toby Cohen, formerly associated with Red Apple Group, and Brooke, a past colleague of Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, are remembered as loving parents and outstanding individuals. Gonzalez praised Brooke for her dedication and advocacy against gender-based violence, highlighting her positive spirit and contagious smile.
During Thanksgiving dinner, Brooke Cohen had joyously agreed to be a bridesmaid at her brother’s upcoming wedding, with her children set to play roles as ring bearers and a flower girl. The couple was returning home from this family gathering when the tragic crash occurred.
A funeral for Toby and Brooke was held on November 28 in Livingston, New Jersey. The heart-wrenching incident has united the community in rallying behind the surviving children, reflecting the strength of communal support during times of immense sorrow.
