A stolen car, a head-on collision, and a family shattered. On a Monday afternoon near milepost 40.5 on Highway 83 in Douglas County, Colorado, a reckless act stole four precious lives: Alvin Corado, 35, and his children, MaKenlee, 11, and Toretto, 8, along with their friend, Jase Green, 12.
The tragedy unfolded swiftly. Just an hour before the crash, a 31-year-old man from Denver violently carjacked a woman at Aurora’s Nine Mile Station, stealing her Toyota hatchback. He then sped onto the highway, losing control in a terrifying sequence of events – an overcorrection, a roll into oncoming traffic, and a devastating impact with the Corado family’s Ford sedan.
The scene was one of unimaginable devastation. All four occupants of the Ford sedan perished instantly. Two other children, MaKenlee and Toretto’s 13-year-old sister, Mia Corado, and Jase Green’s 14-year-old brother, were airlifted to a hospital, their injuries described as life-threatening.
While authorities have remained tight-lipped about the suspect’s identity, citing requests from his family and a past criminal record, the focus remains on the unimaginable grief of those left behind. The weight of this loss is particularly acute for Mia, who remarkably remembers every harrowing moment of the crash.
Her mother, Marissa Corado, shared a heartbreaking account of Mia’s resilience and pain. After learning of the deaths of her father and siblings, Mia simply responded, “I know.” She recalled the entire ordeal, even attempting to help amidst the wreckage, a detail that has left her family reeling.
Despite her own trauma – a lacerated liver, fractured pelvis, punctured diaphragm, and a cascade of other severe injuries – Mia’s first concern was for others. She expressed sorrow for the loss of her siblings and asked her mother how *she* would be okay, a testament to her unwavering strength and selflessness.
Currently, Mia is unable to attend her father’s funeral, her fragile condition preventing travel. She has begun limited movement, now in a wheelchair, but continues to battle heart issues and fluid in her lungs. The road to recovery will be long and arduous, both physically and emotionally.
The Colorado Springs community is mourning the loss of MaKenlee and Toretto, remembering MaKenlee as a “bright, joyful presence” at Sabin Middle School, a friend to everyone she met. A vigil is planned in their memory, and a joint funeral service is being arranged in South Dakota, pending Mia’s recovery.
Amidst the profound sorrow, a community rallies to support the Corado family, offering assistance with funeral expenses, Mia’s extensive medical bills, and lost wages as Marissa dedicates herself to her daughter’s care. The outpouring of support reflects the enduring spirit of a family facing unimaginable loss.
