Lieutenant Eric Ellison of the Orange County Police Department in Texas had the difficult assignment of telling 18-year-old Kazzie Portie that his parents died when the motorcycle they were riding was hit by a pickup truck, according to FOX 13 on June 1. As a show of support, Ellison attended the teen’s graduation ceremony a few days later.

According to an interview conducted with Ellison by local news channel KBMT, telling Portie about the tragedy that ended his parents’ lives was one of the hardest things he has ever had to do.

The pickup truck driver who caused the accident is facing two counts of manslaughter.

When an accident occurs through no fault of your own, the consequences can be devastating–especially if the accident results in the loss of your loved one. The legal team at the Woodson Law Firm in Fort Worth is dedicated to representing accident victims and their families against those who caused them harm. Call us at (817) 338-0303 today to learn more about taking legal action after an accident.