Karried
12-31-2007, 08:50 AM
Not to be a kill joy but, please everyone make sure you have your designated drivers or alternate transportation..please.
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BREAKING NEWS: Mother, 4 Children Killed In Accident
POSTED: 6:33 am EST December 31, 2007
UPDATED: 10:46 am EST December 31, 2007
TOLEDO, Ohio -- A mother and four children were killed Sunday night on Interstate 280 in Toledo when a pick-up truck driving the wrong-way down the highway crashed into them, according to police.
It's believed the family was headed to Maryland after spending Christmas in southeast Michigan.
The accident occurred late Sunday night when the minivan, traveling in the southbound lanes on Interstate 280 near the I-75 interchange, collided with the truck, going north in the southbound lanes, assistant fire chief Luis Santiago said.
Bits of gift wrap and toys were strewn about the highway, suggesting the minivan was carrying a family heading home from the holidays, Santiago said.
Both drivers tried to avoid each other, but the crash ripped a side door off the minivan, scattering stuffed animals, luggage and baby blankets.
"It was among the worst I've seen," he said of the crash scene.
Bethany Griffin, 36, Jordan Griffin, 10, and Vadi Griffin, 6 months, all of Parkville, Md., were killed in the crash along with Lacie Burkman, 7, and Haley Burkman, 10, both of Redford, Mich., according to the Lucas County Coroner's office.
A man and two other children from the minivan were taken to St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, Santiago said.
Danny Griffin, Jr., 36, of Parkville, Md., was listed in serious condition; Sidney Griffin, 8, also of Parkville, was in critical condition; and Beu Burkman, 8, was being evaluated and no condition available, a hospital spokeswoman said.
The driver, Michael Gagnon, 24, of Adrian also was taken to a hospital, but his injuries did not appear to be as serious, Santiago said.
Police said the Gagnon had a blood alcohol level of .254.
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BREAKING NEWS: Mother, 4 Children Killed In Accident
POSTED: 6:33 am EST December 31, 2007
UPDATED: 10:46 am EST December 31, 2007
TOLEDO, Ohio -- A mother and four children were killed Sunday night on Interstate 280 in Toledo when a pick-up truck driving the wrong-way down the highway crashed into them, according to police.
It's believed the family was headed to Maryland after spending Christmas in southeast Michigan.
The accident occurred late Sunday night when the minivan, traveling in the southbound lanes on Interstate 280 near the I-75 interchange, collided with the truck, going north in the southbound lanes, assistant fire chief Luis Santiago said.
Bits of gift wrap and toys were strewn about the highway, suggesting the minivan was carrying a family heading home from the holidays, Santiago said.
Both drivers tried to avoid each other, but the crash ripped a side door off the minivan, scattering stuffed animals, luggage and baby blankets.
"It was among the worst I've seen," he said of the crash scene.
Bethany Griffin, 36, Jordan Griffin, 10, and Vadi Griffin, 6 months, all of Parkville, Md., were killed in the crash along with Lacie Burkman, 7, and Haley Burkman, 10, both of Redford, Mich., according to the Lucas County Coroner's office.
A man and two other children from the minivan were taken to St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, Santiago said.
Danny Griffin, Jr., 36, of Parkville, Md., was listed in serious condition; Sidney Griffin, 8, also of Parkville, was in critical condition; and Beu Burkman, 8, was being evaluated and no condition available, a hospital spokeswoman said.
The driver, Michael Gagnon, 24, of Adrian also was taken to a hospital, but his injuries did not appear to be as serious, Santiago said.
Police said the Gagnon had a blood alcohol level of .254.