The father and three young children killed in a tragic Colorado crash involving a stolen car were identified Wednesday by authorities, who revealed the suspect in connection to the carjacked vehicle had a prior criminal history and was on parole at the time of the crash that also claimed his life.
Alvin Corado, 35, his children MaKenlee Corado, 11, and Toretto Corado, 8, and friend Jase Green, 12, all of Colorado Springs, died Monday after a stolen car crashed into oncoming traffic on Highway 83 in Douglas County, Colorado.
The horrific crash happened just before 4:40 p.m. near milepost 40.5 and involved a stolen Toyota hatchback and the family's Ford sedan, according to Colorado State Patrol (CSP).
Aurora Police Department (APD) confirmed to Fox News Digital the Toyota was reported stolen about an hour before the crash after a carjacking at Aurora’s Nine Mile Station.
The carjacking suspect, identified late Saturday by the Douglas County Coroner's Office to Fox News Digital as Walter Huling, 31, of Denver, allegedly pulled a woman from the driver's seat of the Toyota and drove off.
As Huling was driving the stolen Toyota on the highway, he lost control for unknown reasons, over-corrected, rolled into the northbound lane and crashed head-on into the family's car, authorities said.
Huling, Alvin, Makenlee, Toretto and Jase all died at the crash site.
MaKenlee and Toretto's 13-year-old sister, Mia Corado, and Green's 14-year-old brother, who were sitting in the back of the car, were airlifted to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
APD confirmed to Fox News Digital Huling had a criminal history.
Colorado Department of Corrections records show Huling was on parole at the time of the crash, having been arrested in Denver County in 2019 and Arapahoe County in 2015.
Douglas County District Attorney George Brauchler told local outlet South Dakota pending Mia's recovery timeline and ability to travel.
A GoFundMe has been set up to support the Corado family with funeral and memorial services, Mia’s medical and ICU expenses and Marissa’s lost wages as she cares for Mia.
"Please help me lay my babies to rest and get them back home to South Dakota for their service, and help me care for Mia who has a long road ahead of her," Marissa wrote in a post. "Thank you for your thoughts and prayers in advance."
MaKenlee's school in Colorado Springs, Sabin Middle School, released a statement Tuesday calling the loss "incomprehensible."
"She was a bright, joyful presence in our school community — 'friends with everyone,' as her mom shared," school officials wrote in a statement. "Please keep MaKenlee’s entire family in your thoughts during this difficult time."