Ruby Gonzalez, 30, was killed in a wrong-way head-on collision on the I-75 Central Expressway near Dallas around 1:30 a.m. on May 19. Her husband, Kevin, was hospitalized and remains in critical condition in the ICU. The other driver, 23-year-old Christopher Ourfalian, was pronounced dead at the scene while police investigate why he was driving the wrong way. A GoFundMe has raised over $32,000 to support the children, cover medical bills and pay burial expenses.
Mother of Three Killed in Wrong-Way Head-On Crash Near Dallas; Husband in Critical Condition
Kevin and Ruby GonzalezCredit: GoFundMe
Ruby Gonzalez, a 30-year-old mother of three, died after a head-on collision with a wrong-way driver on the I-75 Central Expressway near Dallas in the early hours of Tuesday, May 19. The crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. local time when a vehicle driven by 23-year-old Christopher Ourfalian crossed into the southbound lanes and struck the couple's car, according to local reports.
Ruby was riding in the passenger seat with her husband, Kevin, who was behind the wheel. Both were rushed to a nearby hospital; Ruby later died at the medical facility, and Kevin was admitted to an intensive care unit where he remains in critical condition.
Family, Friends and Community React
Ruby and Kevin were high school sweethearts and shared three children, including a 3-month-old son. Friends describe Ruby as the energetic center of their group and a devoted mother whose loss is deeply felt.
Dallas Police Department car (stock photo)Credit: Getty
"It's impossible to recreate what she did for her children, and thinking about her newborn — he will never get to know his mother," Amanda Martinez, a close friend, told local media.
"She was always with her children. She lived for them," Martinez added, telling NBC 5 DFW she is praying Kevin will recover.
Other friends echoed those sentiments. Samantha Cosio called Ruby "the glue" of their social circle, while Matt Epstein said, "You cannot replace somebody like that in this world. There will not be another Ruby." Their tributes emphasize the personal void left by her death.
Fundraiser and Practical Support
A GoFundMe campaign organized by Martinez has raised more than $32,000 as of May 25 to support Ruby's children, help cover Kevin's medical expenses, and fund burial costs. Organizers say the funds will go directly to those needs as the family faces both emotional and financial strain.
Investigation Underway
Authorities pronounced the other driver, Christopher Ourfalian, dead at the scene. Police are investigating why Ourfalian was traveling the wrong way on the interstate. Local outlets cited in reporting include Fox 4 News and People; the Dallas Police Department had not immediately responded to requests for comment.
This tragic collision has left a young family grieving and a community rallying to help. Further details, including the results of the investigation, are expected as authorities continue their work.
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