Sad day in MI

So, I was awakened this morning to my oldest daughter (24) calling me on the phone to tell me my youngest daughter (17) called her and asked her to pick her up from school. Her best friend's family was in a bad car accident. The Dad had surprised them last week with a Cruise trip, and they were driving down to Florida over the weekend to embark on it. I do not know all the details, but the 6 of them were on the freeway somewhere in South Carolina, and apparently there were 3 other cars racing, and one of them hit their SUV and it rolled over, and they were thrown from the vehicle, and my daughter's friend's 16 yr old brother was killed. The father had severe head trauma, his skull had to be held together by my daughters friend until paramedics arrived. The mom also suffered head trauma, but hopefully only a concussion. A friend going along with them has a broken neck, and may be paralyzed for life. My daughter's friend and her youngest (4 or 5 yrs old) brother suffered minor injuries. My oldest daughter lives about halfway between my house and the school, so they just went to her house. After an hour or so of spending time there with my grandson (her godson), she realized she had a calculus test later today so she went back to school. What a trooper. This family owns a party/crafts supplies store here, and my daughter has been working part time with them for about 8 months now. Her and her friend are like sisters, so much so that she calls me and my wife Mom and Dad, and we call her our other daughter. She is a real good kid, the Class President in fact. The school is actually who informed my daughter (as well as the rest of the school) of what happened. This is a terrible tragedy that happened to a wonderful family. If you would, please say a prayer for the Williams family, and especially for Jimmy, who was tragically taken from them.

Life it too short, hug em if ya love em. And god bless.

Wow I'm so sorry to hear that Michigan. Your daughter does seem very strong I'm glad they were able to go to her.

thats awful :( . i will say prayer for them mich

azrael wow dude, i know you can be a buthole sometimes, but really.........hey mich i hope everything works out for your daughter's friends family including yours as well..it will take time sir..patience,love and support are three important things atm sir..

I cleaned this up a little.
I am sorry this happened and is affecting your family.
My thoughts and prayers will be with your family and theirs.

here is a link to an article about it. I didnt know there was a 7th person on the trip too. details are still coming in. WIS NEWS

Death is never an easy thing. How devastating this is. My prayers will include your friends, family and all victims..this is truly a time of sorrow. God bless.

WOW sry to hear this Mich. Its sad that idiots always involve innocent people in there foolishnes. Im sooo sorry for your loss of your friends and daughters friends.. My prayers go out to this family

Prayers to the Williams family. My God how terrible, mich Ill include you and yours in my prayers as well God Bless

I wasnt aware until my wife got home and told me, my daughter was asked to go with them 1st, but declined. So her friend asked another to go instead. The one who's neck was broken. My daughter just got home and is completely utterly devastated. That could of been her. She doesnt like to be touched so she wont let anyone give her a hug, except my grandson :)

wow thats crazy sorry tohear that prayers indeed

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Originally Posted by MichMan

So, I was awakened this morning to my oldest daughter (24) calling me on the phone to tell me my youngest daughter (17) called her and asked her to pick her up from school. Her best friend's family was in a bad car accident. The Dad had surprised them last week with a Cruise trip, and they were driving down to Florida over the weekend to embark on it. I do not know all the details, but the 6 of them were on the freeway somewhere in South Carolina, and apparently there were 3 other cars racing, and one of them hit their SUV and it rolled over, and they were thrown from the vehicle, and my daughter's friend's 16 yr old brother was killed. The father had severe head trauma, his skull had to be held together by my daughters friend until paramedics arrived. The mom also suffered head trauma, but hopefully only a concussion. A friend going along with them has a broken neck, and may be paralyzed for life. My daughter's friend and her youngest (4 or 5 yrs old) brother suffered minor injuries. My oldest daughter lives about halfway between my house and the school, so they just went to her house. After an hour or so of spending time there with my grandson (her godson), she realized she had a calculus test later today so she went back to school. What a trooper. This family owns a party/crafts supplies store here, and my daughter has been working part time with them for about 8 months now. Her and her friend are like sisters, so much so that she calls me and my wife Mom and Dad, and we call her our other daughter. She is a real good kid, the Class President in fact. The school is actually who informed my daughter (as well as the rest of the school) of what happened. This is a terrible tragedy that happened to a wonderful family. If you would, please say a prayer for the Williams family, and especially for Jimmy, who was tragically taken from them.

Life it too short, hug em if ya love em. And god bless.

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dang all because some stupid people had to act a fool and race... see how the stupid mistakes of some effect tons of others? crazy. God Bless.

Mich, sorry to hear this tragic news. I will def say a prayer for everyone.

verrry sad story MM< sorry to hear about it and will say a prayer for them.why do th e drunks who cause this stuff always seem to walk away barelt scratched. and they never get enuf punishment either.I hope he gets put away for a long time,.... thankful that ur daughter didnt go too. and hope she feels better about it,,, it will take her some time also..will say a prayer for her too.

here is a more recent article with more details. HURON TOWNSHIP: Former Heritage Media publisher involved in car crash; son killed - thenewsherald.com

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Mich, sorry to hear this tragic news. I will def say a prayer for everyone.

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Ditto.

I am sorry to hear of this story MM. Sometimes it doesn't make sense that bad things happen to good people. See you around man.... your a class act here.

Sorry to hear about that Mich. I lost someone exactly to this day a year ago to someone fullish and drunk. Prayers for ev1.

MM - Sincere prayers to your daughter and the Williams family and loved ones who will be forever touched by such a tragedy. I hope the family has a strong faith in the Lord as that will help them deal with such a senseless situation. May the Lord provide them comfort and hold their son in his hands for eternity. God Bless them all.

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MM - Sincere prayers to your daughter and the Williams family and loved ones who will be forever touched by such a tragedy. I hope the family has a strong faith in the Lord as that will help them deal with such a senseless situation. May the Lord provide them comfort and hold their son in his hands for eternity. God Bless them all.

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Well said, and thank you, I will pass that on.

The driver that caused it has prior DUI's and was driving on a suspended license, and is being held until arraignment on 5 charges including vehicular homicide.

They weren't wearing a seatbelt? To be thrown from the vehicle.

very sorry to hear that thank god your daughter wasnt there too my prayers are being said for that family

They were in my thoughts ( the family and your's as well) all day yesterday and in my prayers last night. I continue to wish for a recovery for all. Speaking from my own experience, please consider getting therapy for your daughter at sometime down the line. Take care

I have a little more info on this. The Mother and Father have recovered from the head injuries/trauma, and may even be released from the hospital today. 2 of the children have fully recovered, the friend with the neck injury is showing signs of improvement, after 2 surgeries so far she has some movement of her hands and arms, and says she can feel her legs but cant move them. Hopefully thats not just phantom sensations. My daughters friend is doing ok, she is a very strong person, much like my own daughter. It will take time, lots of time, but at least it appears they are all on the road to recovery. There are several funds set up locally for them. It's been all over the news and papers here also, so the financial burden should be minimized for them. I just hope the guy responsible rots in jail. Still waiting for word on that issue, though. Thank you all for the kind words toward my own child, as well as the Williams family.

thank you for the update, it is amazing how the power of prayers work and the man above. We still continue to pray and for your daughter also.

His funeral was today, RIP Jimmy. I dont use twitter, but today I found out his last tweet, sometime while they were driving down to Florida was, "All is good in paradise" #problemsolved.