It is with profound sorrow that we remember Rosine Kabano, 44, of Spring, Texas, and her 16-year-old son, whose lives were tragically lost in a devastating crash on Interstate 45 near Madisonville. This heartbreaking incident has left family, friends, and the wider community in deep mourning, struggling to process the sudden and unimaginable loss of two lives taken far too soon.
According to reports, the crash occurred Monday night on the southbound lanes of I-45 near the 140-mile marker. Rosine Kabano was traveling with her son in the vehicle when, for reasons still under investigation, her car was on the right shoulder of the highway. As she attempted to cross toward an Emergency Vehicle Only crossover, the vehicle was struck by a pickup truck towing a utility trailer. Despite emergency response efforts and air medical transport to CHI St. Joseph in Bryan, Rosine was later pronounced deceased. Her son, seated in the rear of the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
In the wake of this tragedy, the grief is especially profound because it involves a mother and child lost together. Rosine Kabano is remembered as a woman whose life was centered around her family, particularly her son, who shared this final journey with her. Those who knew her are now left holding memories of a mother who cared deeply, loved fiercely, and worked to provide for and protect her child.
Her son, just 16 years old, is remembered as a young life full of potential, dreams, and the promise of a future that will now never be realized. At an age where life is just beginning to unfold, his passing is a painful reminder of how fragile and unpredictable life can be. The loss of both mother and son together has left a deep emotional wound across their family and community.
The Texas Department of Public Safety continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Southbound lanes of I-45 were closed for several hours as authorities worked at the scene to document evidence and clear the roadway. While the investigation continues, those left behind are focused on grief, remembrance, and the overwhelming weight of loss.
In times like this, communities often come together in support—sharing prayers, memories, and compassion for those affected. The Kabano family now faces a sorrow beyond measure, as they mourn two lives that were deeply intertwined in love and daily life.
Rosine Kabano and her son will be remembered not only for the tragic circumstances of their passing, but for the lives they lived together—the bond they shared, the love within their family, and the impact they had on those who knew them.
Their absence is deeply felt, and their memory will endure in the hearts of those who loved them most.
