When was this published?

This article was first published on July 29, 2026 by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) and curated for The Nashville readers.

Who reported this story?

This story was reported by Matt Heilman, Emily Van de Riet at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate).

Where can I find related coverage?

See more safety coverage from The Nashville, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs.

Brothers, 11 and 14, left without parents after mother, father die in separate crashes exactly 2 years apart

Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Matt Heilman, Emily Van de Riet, as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · July 29, 2026 · 1 min read

Photo: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · view original

A tragic incident has occurred in Kansas, leaving two young brothers without parents. The boys, aged 11 and 14, lost their father in a motorcycle accident. Their mother had died in a separate crash exactly two years prior.

A brother of the two boys was also killed in the earlier crash. Further details about the incident are available from WSMV 4 News' affiliate, with a GoFundMe page set up to support the surviving brothers.

Why this matters

Public-safety stories like this one shape community trust, emergency response, and how residents experience their neighborhoods. The Nashville tracks these reports so readers can make informed decisions about where they live, work, and travel.

About this story

As published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate). The Nashville surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page.

For the complete original report, visit WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate). Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom.

Category: safety · Published: July 29, 2026 · Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Reading time: 1 min

Summary created by	The Nashville Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed
Byline on source page	Matt Heilman, Emily Van de Riet, as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
Original story	Read at the source
Source published	Jul 29, 2026
Indexed here	Jul 29, 2026
AI assistance	Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text
Prepublication human review	No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples

Brothers, 11 and 14, left without parents after mother, father die in separate crashes exactly 2 years apart

More stories

Cam Ward brought Titans teammates to Miami to build chemistry before training camp

Rutherford County Schools searching for bus drivers before school starts next week

Clarksville residents push back on Hickory Wild housing expansion

Meet Hemlock: Tiny rescued black bear cub begins second chance at Appalachian Bear Rescue

Brothers, 11 and 14, left without parents after mother, father die in separate crashes exactly 2 years apart

3 Major Takeaways From Day 1 of Tennessee Titans Training Camp

‘Well overdue’: Nashville looks to build more public restrooms downtown

PHOTOS: Titans open day one of training camp

ICE detention separated asylum-seeking mother from infant and toddler, advocacy group says

Man accused of abducting 13-year-old girl from home dies in shooting during active Amber Alert

Attorney Ben Crump to stand with families of 3 deceased Black teens at National Urban League conference in Nashville

Tennessee state representative, candidate for governor plans to ban mosques, non-Christian religions if elected

Get the briefing.