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Dad mourns loss of pregnant daughter, grandson born following crash over Father’s Day weekend
By Alexis Cortez, Haley Williams, Molly McBride-kvvu, Jordan Gartner at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) — A father is mourning the loss of his pregnant daughter and grandson who died following a crash over Father’s Day weekend in Phoenix.Authorities said Leila Potts, 19, was a passenger in a car that ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle late Saturday night.Potts...
Key takeaway Authorities said Leila Potts, 19, was a passenger in a car that ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle late Saturday night.
Why this matters in The Midland
The tragic loss of Leila Potts and her baby son Vincent is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of reckless driving. As Midland residents, we know all too well the dangers of careless behavior on our roads, particularly when it comes to running red lights. This incident, although occurring in Phoenix, hits close to home as we consider the similar risks faced by drivers and passengers in our own community. The fact that the driver, who was also the baby's father, was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while Leila and her son lost their lives, underscores the need for vigilance and responsible driving habits. As we mourn the loss of these two young lives, we must also acknowledge the importance of promoting road safety and holding drivers accountable for their actions, to prevent such senseless tragedies from occurring in our own city.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) — A father is mourning the loss of his pregnant daughter and grandson who died following a crash over Father’s Day weekend in Phoenix.Authorities said Leila Potts, 19, was a passenger in a car that ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle late Saturday night.Potts...
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