Influencer Keeley Whitcomb's Children Killed in Nebraska Car Crash; Husband in ICU
Tragedy struck the family of influencer Keeley Whitcomb on September 15th in Hastings, Nebraska. Whitcomb announced on TikTok the deaths of her two children, Ryder, 7, and Laynee Rae, 10, following a two-vehicle collision. Her husband, Blake Whitcomb, 33, is currently in the intensive care unit.
Details of the Fatal Accident
According to local news reports from NTV News and KLKN-TV, the Adams County Sheriff's Department responded to the crash at an uncontrolled intersection on a rural road near Hastings. The collision involved a pickup truck driven by Blake Whitcomb and a farm silage truck operated by Dale Feik, 66. The accident occurred on September 15, 2025.
Both drivers were transported to Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital for treatment. Tragically, Ryder and Laynee Rae, passengers in Blake Whitcomb's pickup truck, were pronounced dead at the scene.
Keeley Whitcomb's Heartbreaking Tributes
In her initial TikTok post, Keeley Whitcomb wrote, "Yesterday was the worst day of my life. An accident has taken my two children from me, and put my husband in the intensive care unit. Consider me out of the Disney office." Whitcomb is known for posting content about Disney and her work as a travel agent for Dreams Travel Consulting.
Following the initial announcement, Keeley Whitcomb shared individual tributes to her children. Of her daughter, Laynee Rae, she wrote, "10 years was not long enough for me. Forever on my mind, my Laynee Rae." For her stepson, Ryder, she shared, "Though I didn't know him all his life, I got to know him 3 years. Being a step-parent is a whole different kind of love."
Community Support and Condolences
Cheryl Gardner, Ryder's grandmother, shared a message on Facebook, writing, "Yesterday, Heaven got a new angel. Fly high Ryder and thank you for blessing me, if only for a short time. God has bigger plans for you my little buddy." The community is offering support during this incredibly difficult time.
