Overview

• The Sept. 15 collision near Hastings occurred at an uncontrolled rural intersection, according to local reports.
• A pickup driven by Blake Whitcomb, 33, struck a farm silage truck operated by Dale Feik, 66.
• Keeley Whitcomb’s daughter, Laynee Rae, 10, and stepson, Ryder, 7, were passengers and were pronounced dead at the scene.
• Both drivers were taken to Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital, and Keeley said her husband remains in intensive care.
• Whitcomb announced the loss on TikTok on Sept. 16, posted tributes to the children, and said she is stepping away from work.