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I do not know this family however, the area is about 30 mins from my home and I ask that everyone lift this baby and their family in your prayers! Please! God hears all prayers!
Parents killed, newborn survives car, train wreck
Posted: Today at 11:24 a.m.
Updated: 23 minutes ago
Princeton, N.C. — The parents of a 6-day-old boy were killed Friday morning when their car was hit by a freight train in Johnston County, authorities said. The infant survived the wreck.
The wreck occurred along U.S. Highway 70 Alternate outside of Princeton. Authorities said the car tried to cross the rail line at Herring Road when the train hit it.
The Norfolk Southern train, which was loaded with coal, pushed the car about a quarter-mile down the track before coming to a stop, authorities said.
Brandon Brady, 25, and Crystal Higgins, 22, who were engaged to be married, were killed in the wreck. Witnesses said Brady pulled up to the rail crossing and tapped his brakes but didn't stop and was hit immediately as he pulled onto the tracks.
Authorities estimated the train was traveling at 17 to 20 mph and that the wreck was caused by a combination of Brady initially not seeing the train and then trying to beat it to the crossing. The crossing has no warning lights or crossbars to indicate a train is approaching and to block access.
Higgins was sitting in the back seat of the car with her infant son, Skyler, when the car was hit, authorities said. The baby wasn't in a car seat – it's unclear whether Higgins was holding the child or the baby was lying on the back seat – and was thrown from the vehicle upon impact, authorities said.
Skyler landed in a grassy area about 100 yards from the point of impact. He was taken to WakeMed, but there was no word on his condition Friday afternoon.
A family friend said the couple in the car was taking the newborn to his first visit to the pediatrician when they were killed.
Parents killed, newborn survives car, train wreck
Posted: Today at 11:24 a.m.
Updated: 23 minutes ago
Princeton, N.C. — The parents of a 6-day-old boy were killed Friday morning when their car was hit by a freight train in Johnston County, authorities said. The infant survived the wreck.
The wreck occurred along U.S. Highway 70 Alternate outside of Princeton. Authorities said the car tried to cross the rail line at Herring Road when the train hit it.
The Norfolk Southern train, which was loaded with coal, pushed the car about a quarter-mile down the track before coming to a stop, authorities said.
Brandon Brady, 25, and Crystal Higgins, 22, who were engaged to be married, were killed in the wreck. Witnesses said Brady pulled up to the rail crossing and tapped his brakes but didn't stop and was hit immediately as he pulled onto the tracks.
Authorities estimated the train was traveling at 17 to 20 mph and that the wreck was caused by a combination of Brady initially not seeing the train and then trying to beat it to the crossing. The crossing has no warning lights or crossbars to indicate a train is approaching and to block access.
Higgins was sitting in the back seat of the car with her infant son, Skyler, when the car was hit, authorities said. The baby wasn't in a car seat – it's unclear whether Higgins was holding the child or the baby was lying on the back seat – and was thrown from the vehicle upon impact, authorities said.
Skyler landed in a grassy area about 100 yards from the point of impact. He was taken to WakeMed, but there was no word on his condition Friday afternoon.
A family friend said the couple in the car was taking the newborn to his first visit to the pediatrician when they were killed.
