Ervan and his wife Leah Zook were in a horrific accident on 9/28/2025 while heading home with their children when their carriage was struck from behind, causing the loss of their 9-year-old son Caleb and 7-year-old daughter Rebekah. Ervan, Leah, and the 3-year-old Luke suffered serious injuries and at this time Ervan and 3 year old Luke are sedated. Ervan is suffering from a brain bleed and the baby suffered a broken collarbone and some fractured ribs. Leah is alert and aware what's going on has a broken Vertebrae. They also lost their precious carriage horses. We ask it in your heart to donate to help this family through their time of need and to pray for their hearts to mend and the health of the Zook family. They will have a long road of physical and mental recovery. The Amish community also asks for prayers for all the first responders and the driver of the vehicle.
The picture is the school the children had attended.
I will try to keep everyone updated as they give me information
UPDATE 9/29 AS OF 4PM - Leah is still alert and aware
Baby sustained a broken collar bone and ribs but is doing well at this time
The 3 year old Luke they took off sedation but has not woken up yet at this time and they are not sure why.
Ervan they started lifting the sedation but he became agitated from pain and brain bleed so he is still sedated. Again please continue to prayer for this family and all involved
UPDATE 9/30 530AM - Ervan is still in serious condition and 3 year old Luke has not woken up yet.
This picture is the funeral tent that was put up at their home because they don't have a big barn. This amish community pulled together and had the tent up in less then 24 hours after the accident. They also did all the outside chores and cleaned around their home and the ladies completely cleaned the inside even doing ironing when I was there. Please continue your prayers and find it in your hearts to donate
UPDATE 9/30/25-930PM VISITVTI HOSPITAL- Leah and Adam werecbeing discharged and will be staying at the Ronald McDonald house. Lukecwas lightly sedated again with breathing tube which at 9pm they were going to try to reverse otherwise he is healthy and no injuries. Ervin has a longer road ahead of him. He is off sedation but is not awake but did squeeze hand on command. The dr said his brain needs more time to heal. Leah was very emotional over all the support that has been shown to their family and is very grateful for the gonfung me. Please let's try to hit 50k as it will be a long time till Ervan is back to work. Leah also wants to thank everyone and God bless.
Oct 1 is the viewing for Rebekah and Caleb 12-8 211 Hill rd road dornsife you can also send cards or flowers to this address
UPDATE 10/1 - 11Pm viewing day. There was an amazing turnout and support today. And some healing hearts as the girls that were first on scene and found Adam, the driver of the car to the first responders and life flight crew. It was a long day for Leah. There was great news on Ervan as he had opened his eyes and said the church members name that was sitting with him. He could nod his head to answer questions and also squeeze hand in response. The nurse said he showed great improvement in the last 24 hours. There was no update on Luke today. God bless
UPDATE 10/3 230 PM while at the hospital they did remove Ervan from the ventilator he is breathing on his own he can speak but they prefer he doesnt so his vocal cords can heal. He can move his arms shake your hand and nod to answer question. He did tell his dad yesterday thanks for coming. Luke is doing good they were going to do an mri on him but didnt happen when I was there. Look appears to be scared not understanding where or why he is there. I did get him some balloons and a stuffed animal because he loves balloons. He did watch them and squeeze his toy. A first responder went to see him and lukecwas sitting on the window still looking at the construction trucks. So he showed him a video and he watched that. Today was a great day for them
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Missy Leach Hunsberger
Organizer
Herndon, PA