A tragic accident on a Tennessee highway claimed the lives of newlyweds Jessiah Plemons and Lily Rose, along with their friend Madison Davis, just 48 hours after they secretly married.The fatal incident occurred around 3 a.m. on an exit ramp of Interstate 40 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Their vehicle veered off the roadway, struck a guardrail, and when the three exited their vehicle, they were struck by a second truck — all three were pronounced dead at the scene.

Lily was remembered by family as a “bubbly and carefree” presence who “would bring sunshine into the room,” according to her aunt, Selena McClelland. Jessiah, aged 31, had turned his life around after previous struggles with addiction and was noted for his dedication to helping others and caring for his sister’s children. They had eloped, kept their wedding secret until announcing it on social media, and were just beginning a new chapter together — Lily with her two children, Jessiah with his niece and nephew.

Their sudden loss has deeply impacted the community and the families of all involved. Jessiah and Lily had dreams for their blended family and were surrounded by love and hope for their future together, making the abruptness of their passing all the more devastating.