Death is a natural part of life, but many times, it strikes unexpectedly. No one ever knows when it is his or her time to go. Many people leave behind loved ones who never thought they would be burying a parent, child, or other family member. When a death is unexpected, it can leave scars that never seem to fade away, much less heal.

Keeping the memory of the departed person is a part of the healing process. By telling the stories of the loved ones lost, survivors are better able to grieve, accept, and move forward with their lives. These are stories of the unexpected and sudden loss of a loved one that touched the lives of many.

1. Once a Mother – A mother’s blog about life after the death of her child to infant leukemia. The story of her loss is found by reading her profile.
2. Lost on the Mountain – The story of the death of a two-year old child that was lost in the woods.
3. The Tragic Death of Phoebe Prince – The story of a young girl that was bullied so much, she committed suicide just to escape her tormentors.
4. Truck Driver Dies after Accident – Teenage boy given alcohol by mom crashes into a truck driver.
5. Mom Killed by Drunk Driver – Mother walks into the street and is hit and killed by drunk driver.
6. Five Year Old Boy Dies – Drunk driver rear-ends a car, killing one child and injuring another.
7. Police Kill Drunk Driver – A drunk driver is shot and killed after he refused to stop and led authorities on a high-speed chase.
8. Erin’s Corner: Drunk Driving Wrongful Death Case – Two young men walking were hit by a drunk driver after adults allowed teens to have a party and drink.
9. Pregnant Pedestrian Killed by Drunk Driver – Pregnant mother of three killed when drunk driver jumped the curb.
10. Drunk Driver Kills Three Children – Three kids die when drunk driver hits the back of the mini-van they were riding in.
11. Bonnie’s Blog of Crime – Blog focused on murders, kidnappings, and other crimes. Includes stories of deaths of three men by shooting and cold case of a woman’s murder.
12. Motorcyclist Dies by Hit-and-Run – A doctor hits and kills a motorcyclist and attempts to flee the scene.
13. Boy Died after Struck by Oxygen Tank – A six-year-old boy dies after being struck by oxygen tank while getting an MRI.
14. Mother and Child Die from Complications – A mother and newborn child die from undiagnosed medical condition during pregnancy.
15. Toddler Dies due to EMT Mistake – A two-year-old child dies after paramedics fail to take her to the hospital for breathing problems.
16. Two Children Die at Hands of Aunt – Two young children die when their mentally disturbed aunt carries them into interstate traffic. The aunt dies, too.
17. Teen Dies after Plastic Surgery – A teenager dies after undergoing breast surgery.
18. Man Dies from Undiagnosed Heart Defect – A young man collapses and dies on a basketball due to a heart defect his doctor did not notice.
19. Teen Killed by Pain Patch Overdose – A fifteen-year-old autistic boy died from an overdose of pain medication released from a patch.
20. Prescription for Death – Several stories about patients dying due to hospital mistakes, including a premature infant that received a zinc overdose.
21. College Basketball Player Collapses and Dies – Young man dies after doctor failed to order further testing for a heart murmur and released him to play sports.
22. Man Dies While Waiting in ER – Man dies after waiting for hours to be seen by emergency room doctors. The staff failed to notice him or provide a medical screening.
23. Man Dies from Medical Malpractice – Man dies after doctors fail to give him dialysis before giving him blood, even though he was having fluid overload.
24. Woman Dies after Not Receiving Treatment – A woman admitted to a hospital dies when doctors ordered treatment, but it was not administered.
25. The Skeptical OB – Woman dies during childbirth due to anesthesiology mistake.
26. Woman Dies after Liposuction – Mother of three slips into a coma after liposuction and dies two weeks later.
27. Woman Dies after Seizure – A woman dies after being sent home from the hospital and going into septic shock.
28. Child Dies after Dental Treatment – Child dies from overdose of pain medication after routine dental extraction and cleaning.
29. Teen Killed after Struck by Car – A seventeen-year-old engaged teen crosses the street and is hit by a car. The driver left her beside the road.
30. Chicago Car Accidents – Blog detailing several deaths related to car accidents in Chicago.
31. Three Pedestrian Deaths – Three people die in separate hit-and-run incidents, including a pregnant woman.
32. Teacher Dies in Motorcycle Accident – A teacher dies when his motorcycle is hit by an SUV.
33. Couple Die in Auto Accident – A young couple dies from a head-on collision.
34. Man Dies in Single Vehicle Auto Accident – Former NFL star dies after his car hits a utility pole.
35. Child Disciplined to Death – A seven-year-old girl dies after her parents take religious teachings too far trying to discipline her.
36. I’m Sorry, but I Didn’t Know – Woman details the loss of her infant to SIDS.
37. Child Dies after Being Hit by Car – A five-year-old girl is hit by a car when crossing the street and dies.
38. Cora’s Story – The sudden death of a newborn from congenital heart disease.
39. 40 Days for Life – A woman’s story of the death of her daughter after an abortion.
40. Young Girl Dies in Childbirth – After being forced to marry a grown man, a twelve-year-old girl and her infant die during childbirth.
41. Woman Dies after Homebirth – After hiding her pregnancy, a woman gives birth to triplets at home. She and the babies die.
42. Little Girl – Tragic story of car bombing that took the life of a child that a soldier desperately tried to save.
43. Child Dies from Lack of Treatment – A sixteen-month-old baby dies after not receiving basic medical care due to the parents’ religious beliefs.