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Dad mourns loss of pregnant daughter, grandson born following crash over Father’s Day weekend
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Alexis Cortez, Haley Williams, Molly McBride-kvvu, Jordan Gartner , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The woman, a 19-year-old, was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a crash.
A tragic incident occurred over Father's Day weekend in Phoenix, resulting in the loss of a young woman and her unborn child. The woman, a 19-year-old, was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a crash. The crash happened when the car she was in ran a red light and collided with another vehicle late on a Saturday night.
The victim has been identified as Leila Potts. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding the crash and its aftermath.
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Category: safety Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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