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Jun 23, 2008 8:53 pm US/Central
Witness Talks About Plano Fatal Accident
PLANO (CBS 11 News) ―
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Plano family's mini-van was broad-sided as they left church Sunday morning. The mother, father and three children died.
Friends have identified the victims as Geoff and Christy Hart. Their 12-year-old daughter Rebekah Hart also died in the crash. The family's two foster children were also killed.
Accident investigators say all five family members were properly restrained and secured in their mini-van.
Friends have begun building a memorial of teddy bears and flowers at United Methodist Church. Friends say the family was actively involved in church activities.
A driver, who was knocked unconscious during the accident, talked with CBS 11 News about what happened.
Diedre Wilson described the van as "a mangled mess. The minivan was completely devastated. I saw a little girl on the concrete. The paramedics still weren't there yet. I saw two females giving her CPR and doing chest compressions on the little girl on the street."
Police say the driver who caused the accident is 46-yaer-old David Jones. He is still recovering at Medical Center in Plano. Police are still trying to determine if he will face any charges.
Monday, Geoff and Christy Hart's parents, Norma and Jim Hart and Bill and Kathy McDonald, released the following statement:
"We are still trying to comprehend the death of our beloved son, daughter and granddaughter on Sunday morning. As we walk through this incredible grief, the outpouring of love from Custer Road United Methodist Church and the community that they called home for 18 years is a great comfort to us.
Our family also included the foster children whom Geoff and Christy loved. Our hearts break for the loss of those two young daughters.
Geoff, Christy and Rebekah were loved by so many. What a privilege it has been for us to share them with so many other people. We want to thank all who knew them and cared for them, as well as strangers who have been touched by the testimony of their lives.
Even in the midst of this tragedy, we believe – like Geoff, Christy and Rebekah did – that God is faithful and God is good, and he will use this event for his glory.
Other survivors:
Christy's sister, Lynn Hains
Geoff's brothers, Ken, Charles and David Hart"
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