A celebration of life turned into tragedy on a roadside in upstate New York.
The horrific limousine crash in upstate New York on Sunday tragically took the lives of multiple young couples, beloved siblings and parents to young children in what was the country's deadliest transportation accident since 2009.
Twenty people lost their lives in Schoharie when the 2001 Ford vehicle hurtled through an intersection, rammed into a parked SUV and ended up in a ravine.
Here's what we know about the victims so far.
Amy and Axel Steenburg
The 18 people who were riding in the limousine had come together for what family members said was a celebration for Amy's 30th birthday party. She and Axel, 29, had married in Saratoga on June 30.
Amy shared a heartfelt message about her husband to Facebook on Wednesday in what's believed to be her final post to the site.
"I just wanted to say Axel Steenburg I love you more than words can say! You are such an amazing man and entertain all my crazy ideas," she wrote. "Even when I move a couch just to move it back to the original place. Thank you for being so kind and loving xo #justbecause #husband."
Abby Jackson, Allison King and Mary Dyson
Amy's three sisters were also killed in the crash. Mary was a veteran of the Army who had been working at the Watertown office for Upstate Construction Services, according to the local news station WNNY-TV. Abby had been employed as a teacher in the Amsterdam School District, according to the Times Union.
Adam Jackson
Abby's husband was a passenger in the limo as well. He and Amy were parents to a pair of daughters _ 4-year-old Archer and 16-month-old, Elle _ according to a GoFundMe page set up to help their kids.
"Adam and Abby were amazing parents to these girls and taken much too soon," the online fundraising campaign reads. "While families will step in and provide loving care for these girls, there will be expenses that we can help with during this time when we otherwise feel so helpless."
Rich Steenburg
Rich, 34, was Axel Steenburg's older brother. They worked together at GlobalFoundries, a company that engineers semiconductors. Rich was the father to a 10-year-old daughter, and the stepfather to a 14-year-old stepson, according to The New York Times.
Rob Dyson
Rob, who was Mary Dyson's husband, was one of the victims as well, according to NBC News.
Shane McGowan and Erin Vertucci McGowan
Shane, 30, and Erin, 34, had married in June 2018.
Shane worked as a Hearing Instrument Specialist at Fraser Enterprises in Albany, according to his LinkedIn. Erin worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Albany as a health information technician.
Patrick Cushing and Amanda Halse
Patrick, 31, was Erin's cousin. He and his girlfriend Amanda, 26, both died in the crash. He worked for the New York State Senate and played for a U.S. Dodgeball team.
"Pat's passion for the sport and always present laughter were infectious to those lucky enough to play alongside or against him," the US Dodgeball team said.
Patrick lived with Amanda in Troy, N.Y.
"She was such a charismatic person and she just wanted to make sure everyone was happy and I'm so grateful that she was my sister out of everyone else on this earth," Karina Halse said of her sister Amanda on Good Morning America.
Scott Lisinicchia
Scott, 53, was identified as the driver of the limo by his twin brother, according Syracuse news station WTVH-TV.
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