Dad takes his own life after kids are killed in car crash so they can ‘play together forever’

Edward Lake’s three children and their grandfather were killed in a crash by a drunk driver in September 2015, who was granted full parole last year

A father-of-three whose children died in a horror car crash took his own life after Father’s Day so they could all “play together forever.”

Edward Lake of Ontario, USA, was found dead on Monday, the day after Father’s Day.

On Sunday, Edward’s wife Jennifer Neville-Lake shared a touching photo on social media showing their children’s grave.

Then, late Monday, she also tweeted the tragic news of her husband’s death.

The couple’s three children were killed in a crash in Vaughan in September 2015, caused by drunk driver Marco Muzzo. Global News reports.

Daniel Neville-Lake, 9, Harrison, 5, and Milly, 2, and the children’s grandfather, Gary Neville, 65, were killed in the crash.

The children’s grandmother and great-grandmother were also seriously injured.

During Muzzo’s sentencing, Edward said he had suffered from suicidal thoughts and anxiety since the crash.

In February 2021, Muzzo was granted full parole.

Sharing the devastating news of her husband’s death, Jennifer tweeted: “The eyes he shared with Harry are closed forever. Daniel’s curls will never shine in the sunlight again. I’ll never see Milly’s shy smile creep across his lips again.

“My children’s father, Edward Lake, joined our children so they could play together forever.”

The day before, after visiting her children’s graves, she had tweeted, writing: “Father’s Day 2022. This wasn’t supposed to be real. That can not be.”

Following Edward’s death, York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween paid tribute to the tragedy, adding: “Tonight I was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of Ed Lake.

“The losses to the Neville-Lake family are heartbreaking.

“YRP stands with our friend Jennifer and members of both families.

“May you find strength in the support of your community.”

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