(Gray News) – A mother and her son were involved in a fatal crash while driving to Kansas City to watch the game last weekend. Tampa Bay Pirates undertake chefs.

Megan Barnett surprised her 18-year-old son Connor Barba by giving him tickets ahead of his birthday so he could see his favorite player. Baker Mayfield, KOCO reported.

According to Kansas State Police, on the way to the game, the duo crashed a Chevy Camaro head-on.

Barba and the driver of the Camaro died in the accident.

It was stated that Barnett was in the intensive care unit of a hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. GoFundMe It was founded for the family.

Barba’s uncle told KOCO that the 18-year-old’s quick reaction in the driver’s seat likely saved his mother’s life.

“Connor somehow swerved to the right and slammed on the brakes as hard as he could,” his uncle said. KOCO. “When Connor did this, he took the full load of Camero’s vehicle.”

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers donated $10,000 to Barba’s family. ESPN.

“We send our love to the family of Connor Barba as they grieve this tragic loss,” the Buccaneers organization said. Published on XI’m sharing the GoFundMe. “Join us in supporting Connor’s family during this challenging time.”

“I’m honored and humbled to know that Connor is such a big fan. “I would have loved to have met him,” Bucs quarterback Mayfield said. Statement released to ESPN. “As a new parent, this really affects me. “I realize there are no words that can provide true comfort at a time like this, but I hope Megan makes a full recovery and draws strength from the support she has received from across the country.”

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