EL PASO COUNTY, Colorado — A benefit concert was held Saturday for a family from Peyton who lost a father and daughter in a crash caused by a drunk driver.
The state patrol reported an impaired driver hit the Pyatt family's Jeep in a head-on collision on US 24 on July 10. Brent Pyatt and his 12-year-old daughter Emma died. Miles Pyatt, age 10, suffered serious injuries. The family was driving home from church at the time.
Live music venue Outback Jamz hosted the benefit concert. Organizer Ross Hadley said he was moved by the large turnout for the event.
"I've never experienced a community like this. We moved out here 10 years ago, and I haven't been in a small community like this," Hadley said.
"People here and I think in general all over the place are looking for a way to come out and show love, not just put an emoji, a prayer emoji, but to show their love and support."
A portion of the proceeds from food sales at the event will be donated to the Pyatt family.
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