They eloped in secret, and their families had no idea about the wedding. Jessiah had asked his sister Milea Effler to watch the children on Friday, but the reason remained a mystery. Tragically, Effler discovered their secret wedding through social media and, shortly thereafter, received the devastating news of the accident.

This accident has left a community grappling with profound loss, grieving the lives of these young individuals who were filled with hope and dreams for the future.