The social media community is mourning with Keeley Whitcomb, a Disney influencer and travel agent, after she shared the heartbreaking news that her two children were killed in a devastating car crash on September 15, 2025, near Hastings, Nebraska. Keeley’s husband, Blake Whitcomb, remains in intensive care following the accident, which has left their family and friends in unimaginable grief.
Keeley, who frequently posted lighthearted and joyful content about Disney travel through her work with Dreams Travel Consulting, turned to TikTok to share the tragic update.
Over a photo of herself, she wrote: “To my friends who follow me: 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.”
According to reports from NTV News and KLKN-TV, the crash occurred at an uncontrolled intersection on a rural Adams County road. A pickup truck driven by 33-year-old Blake collided with a farm silage truck operated by 66-year-old Dale Feik.
Both drivers were transported to Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital, where Blake was later admitted to intensive care. Tragically, the couple’s two young passengers—10-year-old Laynee Rae and 7-year-old Ryder—were pronounced dead at the scene.
In the days following the tragedy, Keeley shared moving tributes to her children online. For her daughter, Laynee Rae, she posted a series of photos with the caption: “10 years was not long enough for me. Forever on my mind, my Laynee Rae. 9/15/2025.”
For her stepson Ryder, Keeley reflected on the unique and powerful bond they shared: “Once upon a time, I met a boy. I fell in love with him the moment I met him. Though I didn’t know him all his life, I got to know him for 3 years. Being a step-parent is a whole different kind of love. 9/15/2025.”
The tributes resonated with thousands of her followers, many of whom offered prayers, condolences, and words of comfort. Keeley’s openness about her grief highlights both the depth of her loss and the strength of her love for her family.
Other relatives have also expressed their sorrow publicly. Cheryl Gardner, Ryder’s grandmother, shared photos of her grandson 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 tragedy has rippled through both the local Nebraska community and Keeley’s wide online audience. Known for her positive energy, creativity, and passion for Disney, Keeley had built a supportive following who now rally around her in her darkest moment.
While investigators continue to review the details of the crash, Keeley and her loved ones are left to navigate profound grief. Plans for services or memorials have not yet been announced, but tributes to Laynee Rae and Ryder continue to pour in.
For now, Keeley’s message is one of raw heartbreak and remembrance: two bright young lives were taken far too soon, but their love and memories will live forever.
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