Barbara and Alex Rocha Killed in Shocking Crash on North Ollie Street [Stephenville, CA]

Stephenville, CA (March 23, 2026) — A devastating early morning crash in Stephenville claimed the lives of Barbara Rocha and her young 7-year-old son, Alex Rocha as they slept insid,e their home.

Authorities say that the pair were inside a bedroom when a vehicle veered off the roadway and slammed into their residence along North Ollie Street around 3:26 a.m.

Emergency responders rushed multiple injured individuals to a nearby hospital, but despite efforts to save them, Barbara and Alex died from their injuries.

Investigators determined that an 18-year-old driver, Gracie Yates, was behind the wheel at the time of the crash. Officers arrested her at the scene and booked her into the Erath County Jail on two counts of criminally negligent homicide.

The victims leave behind a grieving husband and father, who is now facing the unimaginable task of arranging funerals for both his wife and young son. A young daughter in the family survived the tragic incident.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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Sweet Lawyers extends its deepest condolences to the family of Barbara Rocha and young Alex. The loss of a mother and child in such a tragic and sudden event is truly heartbreaking. We hope their loved ones find strength, comfort, and support during this incredibly difficult time.

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