A mother sacrificed her life to save her child from a runaway car at a race.

It was a tragic scene at the Silver Lake State Park Sand Dunes in Michigan's Oceana County on Sunday as a mother, 33-year-old Kadie Price, lost her life while trying to protect her two-year-old daughter from a speeding vehicle at a drag racing event. The incident occurred when a Jeep CJ suddenly lost control and veered off the racing track, colliding with a parked car. According to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast, the vehicle then struck Kadie, just moments after she had heroically pushed her daughter to safety.

Kadie's husband, Charlie Price, who happens to be a deputy with the Kent County Sheriff's Office, was also in danger of being hit by the out-of-control Jeep. Fortunately, he escaped unharmed. The driver of the Jeep has been cooperating with the authorities and has undergone a blood test. The investigation has also gathered valuable evidence from witnesses, photographs, and digital sources, all of which will be used to build a strong case against the driver.

Sheriff Mast has urged the community to keep the Price family in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. A fundraiser has been set up by Charlie's colleague, Sergeant Joy Matthews, to honor Kadie's bravery and provide support for her children as they navigate life without their mother. The response from the community has been overwhelming, with over $60,000 donated so far. All of the proceeds will go directly to the Price family, as stated on the fundraiser page.

The Silver Lake State Park Sand Dunes, located approximately 80 miles from Grand Rapids, is a popular destination for its off-road-vehicle area. Covering 450 acres of land and boasting of nearly 2,000 acres of sand dunes along Lake Michigan, it is the only sand dune riding area east of the Mississippi, as per the Michigan State Natural Resources website.

As the investigation continues, the community is urged to come together and show their unwavering support for the Price family during this difficult time. Let us honor Kadie's life and her last act of heroism by standing by her loved ones and helping them through this tragedy.

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