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Father Dies In Crash While Driving Pregnant Wife To Hospital

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4)- A man who crashed while driving his pregnant wife to the hospital has died but his wife, newborn and two sons survived.

The crash happened west of Fort Collins on Larimer County Road 23 at Lodgepole Drive West. One of the two children in the car was able to call 911 for help since both of his parents were unconscious.

Tony Schmucker
Tony Schmucker with his wife (credit: GoFundMe)

Paramedics were able to save the mom and two children but Tony Schmucker died. Investigators believe he had a medical emergency that caused him to crash.

Statement From Tony Schmucker's Employer

We at Air Comfort, Inc. are mourning the loss of our dear friend Tony Schmucker. Tony has been an employee of Air Comfort for over 7 years. Our hearts go out to Jill and the boys and the entire Schmucker Family during this difficult time. He was a dedicated employee, an outstanding friend and a loving husband, father, brother, and son. Tony will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Jill has a difficult journey ahead of her as she begins to pick up the pieces from losing Tony, and we ask for privacy at this time for his wife and young children.

We started a GoFundMe account, as a way to honor Tony and his life. We felt it is the best way for us to show the love we have for Tony, and his family and how much we will truly miss him.

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