At a Glance
- Tylena Wright, 45, lost consciousness from a brain aneurysm while driving in Conway, Arkansas, on December 29.
- Her car veered into oncoming traffic; doctors pronounced brain death the next day and life support was withdrawn.
- Wright leaves three children-Xavier, 19, Aariah, 16, and a 22-year-old daughter-who launched a GoFundMe to stay in their family home.
- Why it matters: The siblings face mounting bills and college costs without their primary caregiver, prompting a community fundraising push.
A routine drive turned fatal for an Arkansas mother of three when a sudden brain aneurysm struck behind the wheel, triggering a crash and a family’s desperate fight to remain in the only home they’ve known together.
The Crash and Hospital Verdict
Tylena Wright, 45, was behind the wheel in Conway on Monday, December 29, when she lost consciousness and her vehicle drifted into oncoming traffic, according to KARK.com and a GoFundMe page created by her son, Xavier Wright, 19.
Emergency crews transported her to a local hospital where specialists delivered grim news the same day.
“The neurologist told us later on that day, that there’s really nothing we can do about it,” Xavier told KARK.com in a January 12 interview. “There’s too much brain bleeding. And after that, the next day, we had to pull the plug on her.”
A Family Left Reeling
Besides Xavier, Wright was mother to a 16-year-old daughter, Aariah, and a 22-year-old daughter whose name has not been released.
In his GoFundMe tribute, Xavier described his mother as “a truly caring and beautiful soul, always smiling and bringing joy to everyone around her.”
He continued, “To us, she was more than a mother – she was our best friend and the heart of our family.”
The siblings now confront daily life without their primary support system.
“It’s been hard,” Xavier told the outlet.
Determined to Stay Home
All three children have expressed one overriding wish: remain in the house they shared with their mother.
“I would love to stay here as long as I can. So, you can just feel like she’s here with you. Whenever she’s not,” Aariah said.
Xavier, currently in college, feels the pressure of stepping into a parental role.
“I know I’ve got to find a way to keep focused and keep doing what I was doing when she was here,” he said.
Financial Strain Spurs Fundraising Push
With Wright’s income gone, the siblings turned to crowdfunding. Their GoFundMe page has raised $18,705 toward a $22,000 goal as of the latest update.
“Now that she’s gone, my sisters and I are facing a difficult road ahead,” Xavier wrote in the description. “We are determined to stay in our home and continue our college education, but without her support, it’s a real struggle.”
He added, “The financial burden of living expenses and maintaining stability has become overwhelming, and we are reaching out for help during this incredibly hard time.”
Community Response
Donations have arrived from friends, neighbors, and strangers moved by the story. Many contributors left messages praising Wright’s kindness and pledging continued support for the children.
News Of Losangeles contacted Xavier for additional comment but did not receive an immediate response.
Key Takeaways
- A medical emergency behind the wheel ended one life and altered three others in an instant.
- The Wright siblings’ top priority is maintaining stability by staying in their longtime home.
- Crowdfunding has nearly met its target, yet long-term expenses for education and daily living remain uncertain.
