While the three are being treated for cancer, the family is fighting hard to keep the French-American restaurant they've owned and operated for 16 years open.
Several notes left at the scene cited ongoing medical problems and concerns that the couple would not be able to pay for care, according to the sheriff's office.
An officer on his way to work witnessed the crash, during which van rolled into busy traffic and hit another car before coming to a stop, lodged in trees.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 704 cases of measles across the country, making this the nation’s worst year for the disease since 1994.
The lawsuit claims the woman took one bite of the mushroom appetizer, and it burned her mouth before lodging in her throat and leaving her unable to breathe.
The driver faces an intoxication manslaughter charge and an intoxication assault charge, which police say could be upgraded depending on the statuses of two women who were injured in the incident.
The young woman, who is also an advocate for individuals with special needs, encourages employers to look beyond a potential employee’s disability to their strengths and talents.