Seven Dead in University Van Accident
While on an educational trip, ten students and one instructor from Utah State University were involved in a gruesome accident. Upon arrival at the scene, of the twelve, six were dead and five were transported to the hospital. One of the five died before making to the hospital. Police say the accident was likely caused by, “a high rate of speed.” Kyle Hollden, who was in a vehicle accompanying the group at the time of the accident, said that he was passing the van in his own vehicle with his cruise control set in excess of 80 MPH. From Mr. Hollden’s perspective, he saw black smoke from the back of the van and believes the cause to be a tire blow-out leading to swerving and the van rolling. Students were ejected from the van; some thrown up to 100 feet. A grief stricken Kyle tells us the group’s field trip was a trip to Greenline for Ag week, a special week long event at Utah State University.
After speaking with the President of the College, we found the university is in the process of contacting the families of those involved. The University will also conduct an investigation of what happened as to make sure that changes are made if necessary. No names have been released at this time. Ag week is planned to go forward with possible changes and accommodations for a service of some fashion.
While on an educational trip, ten students and one instructor from Utah State University were involved in a gruesome accident. Upon arrival at the scene, of the twelve, six were dead and five were transported to the hospital. One of the five died before making to the hospital. Police say the accident was likely caused by, “a high rate of speed.” Kyle Hollden, who was in a vehicle accompanying the group at the time of the accident, said that he was passing the van in his own vehicle with his cruise control set in excess of 80 MPH. From Mr. Hollden’s perspective, he saw black smoke from the back of the van and believes the cause to be a tire blow-out leading to swerving and the van rolling. Students were ejected from the van; some thrown up to 100 feet. A grief stricken Kyle tells us the group’s field trip was a trip to Greenline for Ag week, a special week long event at Utah State University.
After speaking with the President of the College, we found the university is in the process of contacting the families of those involved. The University will also conduct an investigation of what happened as to make sure that changes are made if necessary. No names have been released at this time. Ag week is planned to go forward with possible changes and accommodations for a service of some fashion.
1 comment:
Great job on your first article! It was short and sweet, told the story but didn't go on too long to bore the readers. Your descriptions really helped you actually be able to visualize the seen like you we're actually there. The only thing i would question is you said there we're 12 people but then 6 dead and 5 in the hospital. What happened to the supposed other person? :)
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