Toddler Son Scott, IW Crash Death Obituary: Toddler Son Has Died

 

SCOTT COUNTY, IA — The Scott County community mourns the tragic loss of 21-year-old Fashawn McCann of Chicago and her 20-month-old son, Sayvier, who died in a single-vehicle crash on Sunday, March 22, just after 4:25 p.m. The accident occurred near the 8500 block of 140th Street when their eastbound SUV veered off Highway 61, plunged into a steep ditch, rolled, and struck a tree. Both mother and son were pronounced dead at the scene. No other vehicles were involved.

Friends and family remember Fashawn as a devoted mother, deeply caring for her son and close circle of loved ones. Sayvier is remembered for his bright smile and lively spirit, a source of joy for everyone who knew him. The sudden loss has sent shockwaves through both her Chicago neighborhood and the wider Scott County community.

Authorities, with assistance from the Iowa State Patrol, continue to investigate the cause of the crash, focusing on the moments leading up to the incident. Residents have noted that the road in the area can be hazardous, with few barriers or markers. Officials have asked anyone who witnessed the crash or noticed unusual activity before the accident to come forward to aid the investigation.

In the days since, an outpouring of tributes and condolences has filled social media and community message boards, celebrating the lives of Fashawn and Sayvier. Memorials and gatherings are being planned to honor their memory, as family and friends support one another and remember the joy the pair brought into their lives.