Filipino couple dies in car crash, leaves 6 children orphaned in Michigan


A Filipino couple died in a car accident in Michigan on Jan. 6.

According to a report posted on GoFundMe at 1:30 a.m., Ryan and Jen Ambrosio perished after their car collided head-on with a stolen truck as they were heading home from a date night.

The couple left behind their six children aged two to nine years old.

A fundraising organized by the family for the couple's kids in GoFundMe has already reached $433,393. 

The report said that the Ambrosio family would guarantee the upbringing of the six children in a secure and caring environment.

GoFundMe is a community-powered fundraising platform.

According to the Michigan State Police, the truck driver and his 29-year-old passenger were in critical condition but have the potential to recover.

Charges are expected to be filed against the suspects responsible for the crash with local prosecutors, police said.