7 children killed in car accident

[LIL MIS' MAGIC]

How incredilbly sad!! I can not even imagine what that family is going through...I will defintely keep that family in my prayers!! I do wondered why the 15 was driving....

[princessgracie]

OMG. That is horrible.

[i_love_my_yorki]

We think we have problems....until we hear of this kinda news

My heart is broken up for all those children.....

I have (5) Children & i couldnt imagine my life worth living if i lost one

so sad

[magnolia]

Originally Posted by centralnewyorki

I just read that. I can't imagine what this poor mother is going through. I wonder though... in the news story I read, it said that the girl driving was 15 and only had a permit, and no adult was in the car. Since that's illegal in FL, can the mother be held liable in any way? I know that probably sounds like a stupid question, but my sister got in trouble for having an unlicensed driver in her car's driver's seat- even though the car was off, the keys were in the ignition.

I'm not sure if the mom will be held liable or not. I know that all the reports I've read today definitely indicate the 15 year old was not at fault, she was stopped when hit from behind by a truck driver who, it now comes out, that he's had driving violations in the past. The authorities said that they had questions that needed answering but now was not the time to ask, they would wait until next week. With all the mom is going through with losing her children and then her father, my opinion is she's suffered enough (and will continue to suffer for years to come), I personally don't think she should be ticketed or anything...but what a horrible lesson to learn

[wollfy]

Originally Posted by envrobear

There is now another horrible loss for the family who had 7 children to die in this crash. Upon hearing the news of his grandchildrens deaths the grandfather had a heart attack and died last night. This poor family.

Oh no! That is terrible. I didn't know that. This porr family has suffered a terrible terrible loss. 8 deaths in one week? I wouldn't know what to do.

[crystalsmom]

Yes, I read about the grandfather too. I suppose they could press charges but I have
a feeling she was a single mother working and left her teen ager in charge and needed
them to pick her up. It still was wrong but sometimes we do dumb things and then
suffer so. Lets all say a special prayer for her tonight.

[hzlis]

This is all so sad! I will keep them in my prayers. I, in some ways can understand exactly what this mother is going through. My second husband and I were engaged and getting ready to get married when he lost his youngest son. It was a stupid accident all based on poor judgement. His ex father-in-law was with the children the day it happened. He has a large piece of heavy equipment and was manufacturing a dirt ramp for the boys to jump and ride over on their motorcycles. He had the youngest (4) sitting on the fender of the equipment and headed up the dirt hill. He fell off backwards and the grandpa backed down the hill and ran over him. All in a matter of seconds. Even though he wasn't my flesh and blood, I loved him and we were all very close. That was almost 4 years ago and we still suffer today. It is something that you will never get over, affects your life daily and no one should have to experience.
So, yes I will definitely remember this family in my prayers.

[velobabe]

I saw this on the news too. Despite the girl only being 15 they say it wasn't her fault. I can't imagine what the parents are going through...I don't even want to TRY to imagine. They showed one of the boys who was on the bus on the news talking and crying about what happened...so sad. My prayers are with them all.

[centralnewyorki]

Originally Posted by magnolia

I'm not sure if the mom will be held liable or not. I know that all the reports I've read today definitely indicate the 15 year old was not at fault, she was stopped when hit from behind by a truck driver who, it now comes out, that he's had driving violations in the past. The authorities said that they had questions that needed answering but now was not the time to ask, they would wait until next week. With all the mom is going through with losing her children and then her father, my opinion is she's suffered enough (and will continue to suffer for years to come), I personally don't think she should be ticketed or anything...but what a horrible lesson to learn

Oh, I completely agree with you. Hopefully, considering the fact that the girl wasn't at fault, nothing else will happen. I can't imagine losing so much all at once.

[bkessler]

When I heard about it, I cried... I can't believe something like this would happen.. That poor mother losing her children and her father

[lovefor3yorkies]

Originally Posted by envrobear

I wish semi's would slow down and be safe. I do a lot of traveling of 17 counties in NE Florida and some of the semi's scare me as they get right on my tail and just won't pass me. The news says that there were no skid marks showing that the semi even tried to stop. The people in the car never had a chance and the fact that the kids on the bus all survived is a blessing.

The accidents where the semi driver is at fault is soooooooooooo much more rare than the automobile driver being at fault. My husband has been driving for 6 months now and I have had the liberty to ride with him 3 times. He can have that crap. Every 10 miles, someone thinks they can jump in front of him and go 35 in a 70. Trucks can NOT stop like cars do. Loaded or not. This case the driver WAS at fault, IF they find the truck was not the cause of the malfunction. Be a defensive driver on the road and REPORT unsafe drivers, whether it be 18-wheelers OR motorist, to DOT. The trucks get hit hard by DOT. My husband drives like he's been doing it for years but all too often, someone wants a freightliner symbol as the last thing they see before they meet their maker........ it really shouldn't be that way. Roadway respect is a HUGE issue on the roads.

[amyann]

there is no word for it ........ just prayers.