Father speaks after daughter killed in crash with accused drunk driver: 'I wouldn't wish this on anybody'
FORT WORTH, Texas - Amiyah Lashae Rose Fisher was the youngest victim in a crash that killed five people in Fort Worth on Monday. Police say a 19-year-old drunk driver was behind the wheel.
Amiyah's father, Eddie Fisher, spoke with FOX 4 about the young girl on Thursday.
"The first time I was able to hold her my whole world changed. I had a reason to be better, to do better," he said.
Fisher was once in a relationship with the toddler's mom, who was also killed, Amber Hopewell. Hopewell, her boyfriend, Willie Gunn, and two of Hopewell's other children died early Monday at I-35 and Seminary Drive.
Fort Worth man, his girlfriend and her 3 kids killed by alleged drunk driver, family says
Family members reveal a mother, her three young children and her boyfriend were the ones killed by an alleged teenage drunk driver on I-35W in Fort Worth this week.
Investigators say 19-year-old Eduardo Gonzalez slammed into their vehicle from behind, causing the car to catch fire.
He is charged with five counts of intoxication manslaughter.
Eduardo Gonzalez (Source: Fort Worth Police)
Amiyah was Fisher's only child.
"I am most proud of being a father than anything else in my life. She gave me a purpose, gave me a reason, she gave me understanding," he said.
Fisher looks forward to Gonzalez being held accountable through the justice system. He also wanted to share a message with parents.
"Those parents who do still have their kids in their life, hold onto them tighter," he through tears. "It’s a tough time. I wouldn’t wish this on anybody."
On Thursday, police officials said there are no new developments in the investigation.
Toxicology tests for Gonzalez are still pending.