Mother and son were looking forward to the Monday Night Football game on November 4, 2024, but for different reasons. According to Colin Barnett, who is Connor’s uncle and Megan’s brother, the 18-year-old was eager to see Baker Mayfield play.

Meanwhile, Megan wanted to see the Chiefs play. Colin speculated her reason may be motivated by the Taylor Swift connection as the pop singer is dating Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce.

The excited pair left their home in Norman, Oklahoma for Arrowhead Stadium but tragically, they never reached the game. Just before 4:00 p.m., while driving on a narrow, two-lane road, a Chevy Camaro crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with their Hyundai SUV.

Family members are devastated by the loss of Connor and they also worry about Megan. Colin mourned the incredible young man they had lost, “He was an outstanding young man. He had a lot of light. He had an incredible amount of joy and an incredible smile. He loved to laugh and joke.”

As the eldest sibling, he took it upon himself to look out for his younger siblings, fulfilling this role with dedication and care. Colin noted that Connor also looked after Megan, who raised him as a single parent. He embraced his role, protecting and supporting her. Connor went above and beyond out of love and commitment.

Colin added that Connor generally loved football but was a “big time Baker fan.” A spokesperson of the Buccaneers shared that Baker and his wife plan to contact Connor’s family. They would also donate $10,000 to help cater for the memorial fees and medical bills.

Baker, who is in his second season at Buccaneers, noted, “My thoughts and prayers go out to Megan and her family as they deal with this heartbreaking loss. I am honored and humbled knowing that Connor was such a big fan. I would have loved to have met him.”

Baker acknowledged the difficulty of finding adequate words in such a painful time. However, he extended heartfelt hopes for Megan’s full recovery. The 29-year-old expressed a wish that the widespread support from across the country might offer her strength in this challenging period.

They have opened a GoFundMe account where contributions no matter the size, can be sent. The well-wishers have raised over $100,000.

Colin said the family appreciates the support and compassion they have gotten so far during this heartbreaking time. Aside from his mom and uncle, Connor has left behind his sister, father, stepmother, and two stepsiblings, all of whom he adored.