New photos have been released of the five Ohioans who tragically died in a car crash in Pennsylvania after their car veered into the path of a massive tractor trailer.
Among the photos was a sweet photo of little Kullen Dawson, the seven-month-old baby who died in the horrific crash.
In the photo, Kullen smiled in her stroller. A blanket was draped over her chest to keep her warm. In front of her she had 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 killed in the crash, pictured here in her stroller
Amanda Dawson (pictured), 33, was Kullen’s mother. She also died in the crash
Authorities rushed to the scene of the accident on the Pennsylvania highway and quickly blocked the road
Images showed the aftermath of the crash on New Meadow Run Drive in Warton Township, which state police said happened around 1:30 p.m.
The photos, obtained by Fox28 Columbus offered a glimpse into the tense moments after the horrific crash that also killed Harold Nibert, 55, and Krystal May, 36.
The photos showed ambulances, fire and police vehicles lining the rainy road. Emergency workers looked grim, their hands in their pockets and their heads slightly bowed as they conferred with each other.
Cones could be seen blocking the street, and men wearing hard hats and reflective vests appeared to direct traffic away from the crash.
A chilling new photo of the destroyed tractor trailer suggested just how violent the fatal collision was. In the photo, the hood looked like it had almost been torn away from the rest of the vehicle.
Harold Nibert was the driver of a black Honda Accord that crossed the double yellow line eastbound and struck the tractor trailer head-on, the corner office said.
It remains unclear what prompted him to swerve into the tractor trailer, or what the relationships between the passengers were.
“No one wants a child involved. Today was just one of those days I wish I didn’t have to experience,” said Brian VanSickle, Fire Chief of the Farmington Volunteer Fire Department. WPXI on Tuesday.
The violent crash killed the five passengers, all of whom were from Ohio
Bradley “Scott” Thivener, 47, pictured here, was also killed in the major collision
The crash occurred on Tuesday and happened after the Honda Accord drifted over the yellow lines and crashed into a tractor trailer
‘That stretch of road is a dangerous stretch of road. We have had numerous fatalities over the years. Today’s event was probably the worst we’ve ever had.”
The corner said all the victims were from Delaware, Ohio and were in the same car at the time of the crash.
Thivener’s brother, Robb Thivener, told DailyMail.com: ‘Scott, as most knew him, was a bright light and a friend to everyone he met. He had a big heart and always helped those in need when he could.”
‘He was a big personality in a small body, and there was always laughter around him with his quirky sayings and sarcasm. Thank you to all the friends and family who reached out. The messages of support from strangers from Pennsylvania and Ohio are also heartwarming.
‘As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, he had the hope of a soon earthly resurrection in paradise, so until we meet again, little brother. You will be missed incredibly,” Robb said.
Another of his brothers, Michael Thivener, said on Facebook: “Scott was undoubtedly one of a kind. I love you, little brother, and I’m going to miss you so much.”
A friend of Dawson’s, Bambi Rogan, said: ‘My heart ached to discover that my ex-general manager Amanda Dawson had been in a fatal accident. I will miss you, beautiful lady, and may God be with your family.”
According to her LinkedIn profile, Dawson worked in the food industry and was the general manager at 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 the police that the driver of the Honda made an illegal pass before the crash and that speed played a role in this.
All five victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Two occupants of the other car and the truck driver were slightly injured 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.