Father Killed Driving Pregnant Wife To Hospital

A father of eight in Wausau, Wisconsin, was killed in a crash last Friday as he drove his pregnant wife to the hospital with the entire family in their van. Details here. 

Michael Rogan was taking his pregnant wife Niki and their children to the hospital to deliver the couple’s eighth child. The accident occurred when a deer struck their van windshield on a rural highway in Marathon County, Wisconsin.  The 42-year-old father was killed. Niki and the children, ages 2 to 15, suffered minor injuries in the accident.

All were taken to a hospital, where Michael Rogan was pronounced dead. His wife gave birth to a healthy boy hours later. Their story has touched the hearts of everyone in Wisconsin.

According to WGN.com, friends with the Rogans from church have set up a GoFundMe account to help the family.

As of this week, more than $433,620 has been donated to the fund.