Two young girls were killed in a horrific collision involving a truck and a train in Arkansas.
The incident took place at the Crossroads Cowboy Church in Clark County where 37-year-old pastor Chad Fryar was driving around together with his son and his two daughters.
According to the reports from the scene, the father’s truck was smashed by a train when he attempted to cross the tracks with his truck. The vehicle was then dragged across the tracks for over half a mile before it came to a stop.
Fryar’s two daughters, Dana Kate and Marley Jo, died instantly in the collision. Their father and the girls’ brother, Bo Henry, currently remain in the hospital and are expected to recover.
“I cried a lot of tears yesterday. Chad and Rachel have become like our own children. Their kids called us Nana and Po,” Crossroads Cowboy Church pastor Ron Riddle said.
In an update, a post shared by his church revealed: “Chad is in good spirits and being his normal self. Doctors are still discussing the length of his stay, but they are keeping him in the ICU so they can monitor him.
“Bo Henry’s surgery went better than anticipated last night and they are managing his pain, he is being a trooper.”
While the circumstances leading to the deadly collision remain unclear, it was revealed that the pastor’s truck was struck on the passenger’s side.
Arkadelphian further revealed that the railroad crossing in question has stop signs on both sides though there are no flashing lights to warn drivers of incoming trains.
“While they are devastated, their faith of God is strong it’s intact,” Riddle added as she asked the community to pray for the devastated family.
Crossroads Cowboy Church has since also launched a fundraiser to help the family pay for the impending medical and funeral expenses.
Our thoughts remain with the Fryar family during this challenging time.
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