Five people died in a horrific crash in Pennsylvania on Tuesday after the driver of their vehicle swerved into the path of a massive tractor-trailer, killing everyone in the car.
The incident occurred on New Meadow Run Drive in Warton Township around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, according to state police.
The victims were Harold Nibert, 55, Bradley ‘Scott’ Thivener, 47, Krystal May, 36, Amanda Dawson, 33, and Amanda’s son Kullen Dawson, 7 months.
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.
Amanda Dawson (pictured), 33, and her 7-month-old son Kullen died in the crash.
Nibert was the driver of an eastbound black Honda Accord that crossed the double yellow line and collided head-on with the truck, 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.
‘Nobody 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.
‘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 accident 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.