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Father dies while driving pregnant wife to hospital

Their two sons were also in the car with them

Heartbreaking.

A man who was driving his pregnant wife to hospital has died after he crashed his car.

American Tony Schmucker, 37, had a medical episode which caused him to veer off the road and crash into a boulder and tree, 9 News reports.

The car was also carrying his wife Jill and their two sons, who fortunately only left with minor injuries.

Their third son was delivered safely via emergency C-section, however Mr Schmucker did not survive.

A GoFundMe page has since been set up to raise money for the family.

Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.

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