BUCKEYE, AZ (AZFamily) — A Valley family is reeling from an unimaginable tragedy and searching for answers after a deadly rollover crash left three people dead and one seriously injured.

The crash happened on Thursday in Buckeye along Interstate 10 near Palo Verde Road. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, 48-year-old Isreal Vasquez was pronounced dead at the scene. Two young boys, ages 6 and 9, later died at the hospital.

Authorities said the family’s vehicle rolled over, but it’s still unclear what caused the crash. DPS is asking anyone who was in the area at the time to come forward with information.

Arizona’s Family spoke with members of the family who said they are relying on memories to get them through this dark time.

“They were always laughing and making jokes and being silly,” Ariana Lopez, a cousin, said. “I think about the crash and it comes back and hurts all over again.”

Lopez is hanging on to each one of them right now. She has recalled each moment.

“It breaks my heart because she was a single mom, and it was always the three of them together,” Lopez said. “And then to lose her whole life — her two sons and her dad as well — it’s heartbreaking.”

Lopez said while she looks back at each photo, she only has a few words she wishes she could say to them if they were here.

“It’s always nice to look at those memories, and it reminds you life is so short — hug your loved ones,” Lopez said. “Thank you for always being there for us. We need to make him proud.”

The family has started a GoFundMe to help with medical bills, three funerals and child care.

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