A man survived his car hitting a utility pole, but died when he touched a downed power line outside of the vehicle – and his girlfriend who survived just found out she is pregnant.
Fabian Garnica and his girlfriend Destiny Wallace, both 20, crashed into a utility pole on a Texas City highway on Saturday night, according to ABC affiliate KTRK.
Fabian was driving his 2012 black Infiniti G37 when he crashed off the road, in a corner of an intersection, around 8pm.
The couple survived the single-car crash with injuries, but Fabian was electrocuted when he stepped out of the car to check on the damage.
Destiny, however, stayed in the car until help arrived and was transported to the emergency room.
She found out she was pregnant with Fabian's baby during medical treatment.
According to Destiny, the wire was hanging and touched his hair when he stepped out of the vehicle.
One the night of the crash, Destiny wrote to Facebook: "I lost someone I was dearly in love with.
"My best friend, my soul mate and my other half. Someone I had plans to become his wife.
"I can’t even explain how bad my pain and how bad I want to scream and ask god why.
"Everything happened so fast, as I was rushed to the hospital for my injuries I also found out I was pregnant.
"Fabian may have left us too soon but he left 2 blessing to this world vinny & our unborn child."
Both Fabian and Destiny attended Texas City High School together.
Yesterday Destiny wrote to Facebook: “I lost someone who showed me real & unconditional love. Someone who I never argued with, who never raised his voice at me or hit me.
"Made me feel beautiful, loved & always reminded me I could accomplish anything…
“Where do I start now? How do I do it? Especially since it’s not just me anymore."
She explained how Fabian financially supported her and gave her "everything" she needed.
The crash, which did not involve any other vehicles, is being investigated by police.
Texas City Police Department spokesman Cpl. Allen Bjerke told PEOPLE that a mechanical failure may be the reasoning the car "abruptly" drove off the roadway.
Wendell Wiley, Texas City EMS Director, warned drivers of the dangers when hitting power lines.
She told ABC affiliate KTRK: "If you're in a vehicle, you need to stay inside the vehicle until we arrive on scene.
"We can assess and see if the power lines are still hot. If they are, we can contact the light company.
"Your safest place is inside the vehicle."
A GoFundMe for Fabian's funeral expenses was set up by one of his family members and has now received more than $1,000 in donations.
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