Susie Edler died last weekend in a head-on collision in Yakima, Washington, at age 67.
Her husband, former Seattle Mariners third baseman Dave Edler, was in the car during the crash and sustained injuries, according to reporting by SPORT BILD. Details regarding the 70-year-old former Major League Baseball player’s current medical condition remain undisclosed.
The tragedy became public when the Yakima Foursquare Church released a statement regarding the accident. The couple had served as pastors at the church for several years.
“Heavy hearts lead us to ask this morning for prayers for our pastors and dear friends Dave and Susie Edler,” the Yakima Foursquare Church wrote, as cited by NBC. “Please join us in praying for a full recovery for Dave Edler, as well as for their families and everyone in the community affected by this event.”
The congregation hosted a gathering at 6:00 p.m. to mourn the loss and support one another through the ordeal. “Together we want to mourn the loss of Susie Edler and stand together as a community in the face of this tragedy,” the church said.
Community members organized an online fundraiser via GoFundMe to assist the family with mounting expenses. Supporters contributed more than 28,000 U.S. dollars by Tuesday.
“As the family tries to process this sudden and unimaginable loss, we ask for prayers and support,” the fundraising appeal says. Contributions will cover funeral arrangements for Susie Edler alongside Dave Edler’s ongoing medical treatments, lodging, and daily living costs.
Law enforcement authorities in Yakima arrested the driver of the second vehicle involved in the collision. Investigators charged the suspect with vehicular homicide and vehicular assault, noting that alcohol is suspected to have played a factor in the crash.
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