New photos have been released of the five people from Ohio who tragically died in a car crash in Pennsylvania after their car swerved into the path of a massive tractor-trailer.
The images included a sweet photo of little Kullen Dawson, the seven-month-old baby who died in the horrific accident.
In the image, Kullen was smiling in his stroller. They covered her chest with a blanket to keep her warm. She had in front of her a stuffed animal and a plastic tambourine.
Photos have been released of the other tragic victims, including Kullen’s mother Amanda Dawson, 33, and Bradley ‘Scott’ Thivener, 47.
Kullen Dawson, the seven-month-old baby who died in the crash, pictured here in her stroller
Amanda Dawson (pictured), 33, was Kullen’s mother. She also died in the accident.
Authorities rushed to the scene of the accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and quickly blocked the road.
Footage showed the aftermath of the crash on New Meadow Run Drive in Warton Township, which occurred around 1:30 p.m., according to state police.
The photographs, obtained by fox28 Columbus, offered a window into the tense moments after the horrific crash that also killed Harold Nibert, 55, and Krystal May, 36.
In the images, ambulances and fire and police vehicles lined the rain-slick road. The emergency officials looked somber, hands in their pockets and heads slightly bowed as they conferred among themselves.
Cones could be seen blocking the street, and men in helmets and reflective vests appeared to divert traffic away from the crash site.
A chilling new image of the mangled tractor trailer suggests just how violent the fatal collision was. In the photo, the truck’s hood appeared almost torn off from the rest of the vehicle.
Harold Nibert was the driver of a black Honda Accord that was heading east and crossed the double yellow line and crashed head-on into the truck’s trailer, according to the corner office.
It is still unclear what prompted him to swerve into the trailer of the truck or what the relationships were between the passengers.
‘No one wants to see a child involved. “Today was just one of the days I wish I didn’t have to experience,” said Farmington Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Brian VanSickle. WPXI on Tuesday.
The violent accident left the five passengers dead, all of them from Ohio.
Bradley ‘Scott’ Thivener, 47, pictured, also died in the major collision.
The accident occurred on Tuesday and occurred after the Honda Accord veered over yellow lines and crashed into a tractor-trailer.
‘That stretch of road is a dangerous stretch of road. We have had, over the years, numerous deaths. “Today’s event was probably the worst we’ve ever had.”
The corner said all of the victims were from Delaware, Ohio and were in the same car at the time of the accident.
Thivener’s brother Robb Thivener told DailyMail.com: ‘Scott, as most knew him, was a shining light and friend to everyone he met. He had a big heart and always helped those in need if he could.’
‘He was a big personality in a small body, and there was always laughter surrounding him with his quirky sayings and sarcasm. Thank you to all the friends and family who have come forward. The outpouring of support from strangers from Pennsylvania and Ohio is also heartwarming.
‘As a Jehovah’s Witness, I had hope for an upcoming earthly resurrection in paradise, so until we meet again little brother. “We will miss you incredibly,” Robb said.
Another of his brothers, Michael Thivener, said on Facebook: ‘Scott was certainly one of a kind. I love you little brother and I will miss you very much.’
A friend of Dawson, Bambi Rogan, said: ‘My heart hurts when I found out that my former general manager, Amanda Dawson, suffered a fatal accident. I will miss you beautiful lady and may God be with your family.’
According to his LinkedIn profile, Dawson worked in the food industry and was general manager of Barrio Tacos.
“The investigation is ongoing with collision analysis and reconstruction specialists on scene,” Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Kalee Barnhart said.
Sources said KDKA-TV that a witness reported to police that the driver of the Honda made an illegal pass before the crash and that speed may have been a factor.
All five victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Two people in the other vehicle and the truck driver suffered minor injuries, he reported. WBNS.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reportedly closed Route 40 in both directions between the intersection of Route 381 and the intersection of Dinner Bell 5 Forks Road and Dinner Bell Ohiopyle Road due to the crash until 7 p.m.