Community Rallies Around Rocha Family After Deadly Stephenville Crash
- Ann Davenport
- Mar 25
- 1 min read
The Stephenville community is continuing to come together for Alfredo Rocha and his family after the tragic crash that claimed the lives of his wife, Barbara Rocha, and the couple’s 7-year-old son.
A GoFundMe organized by Fernando and Dondee Soto, with Alfredo Rocha’s authorization, has already raised more than $60,000, but those helping the family say much more support will be needed in the days ahead.
The Sotos, who have known the family for more than 20 years, said the family’s most urgent needs right now include housing, food, and funeral expenses. In addition to the heartbreaking loss of loved ones, the family also lost their home. The couple also have several other children.
Those close to the family said every donation, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated as the family faces an unimaginable road ahead.
Anyone who would like to help can donate here:
Recap: Stephenville police said officers responded at about 3:26 a.m. Sunday, March 22, to the 200 block of North Ollie Street near West Green Street after a vehicle left the roadway and crashed into the Rocha home. Barbara Rocha, 49, and her 7-year-old son, Alex Aaron Rocha, died from their injuries. Police identified the driver as 18-year-old Gracie Yates, who was arrested and charged with two counts of criminally negligent homicide after the Stephenville deadly crash.
