Mother asks for financial support for funeral of her brothers killed in car accident

Brothers Philip McCarron Christie, 24, Philip D'Caprio Christie, 23, and D'Angelo Christie, 20, were killed in a collision shortly after 2 a.m. on September 2, 2024.

By LEANDRA ROLLE

Chief Reporter of the Tribune

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The heartbroken mother of three young men who died in a road accident on Monday is asking for donations to cover her sons' funeral costs.

Philip McCarron Christie, 24, Philip D'Caprio Christie, 23, and D'Angelo Christie, 20, were killed in a collision shortly after 2 a.m. Monday.

The vehicle crashed into a tree on the Sir Milo Butler Highway after the driver lost control. The 24-year-old driver and the 23-year-old front seat passenger were trapped in the vehicle and died at the scene, while the rear seat passenger succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

In a statement released Wednesday, Lovan Christie, the men's mother, said their deaths had left an unimaginable void in her life and it was difficult for her to come to terms with it.

“My heart is broken in a way I can't even begin to describe,” Ms. Christie said. “The calls, the well wishes and the monetary donations are a comfort to me.” She said monetary donations can be made to her Scotiabank account number 002526524, routing number 59105.

“Any donation, no matter how big or small, will be a blessing as I go through this painful journey,” she said. “Your kindness, love and prayers mean

more to me than words can express. I know nothing can bring my sons back, but your support will help ease some of the financial burden I carry and allow me to focus on keeping their memories alive in my heart.”

The two eldest Christie brothers were employed by the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) and Bahamas Power and Light (BPL), while the third brother worked at BAMSI.

In a flyer released yesterday, BAMSI remembered D'Angelo as a two-time graduate of the institute. In 2024, he completed a certification as a naturalist guide. In 2023, he graduated with an associate degree in environmental science and received the award for outstanding achievement in his field of study.