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Baby Killed, 4 Injured in Crash on U.S. 27

First I want to express my sincere condolences to the family of this baby- I can not imagine what they are going through.

In no way am I blaming this accident on a particular cause.

When I read this article this morning, I was shocked to read the baby fatally injured was restrained in a car seat.

Call me naive, no really, but I really have always held a high esteem to child car seats and their ability to save a child.

I have only heard one other instance of a child being in a car seat and succumbing to injuries from an auto accident.

On the other hand, I’ve heard so many more where occupants in an auto accident all pass away except for those in their car seats (small children).

I was prompted to find some research on the subject- I found it.

If you would like more on the statistics of child fatalities - car seat vs. no car seat - different age ranges- It's all there.

No surprise, children in car seats have a much higher chance of survival in a car seat than without.

At this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website, scroll down to the link, "2006 Traffic Safety Facts on Children and crashes"

I couldn't actually link the link because it is a PDF file.

Worth a peek- very interesting information.

<getting up to give my kids an extra hug and kiss right now>

Anyone else shocked at this tragedy like I was?

Shawn, I thought the same thing when I read the article. Of all the accidents I've ever worked I never worked an accident where a bay IN a car seat was serious injured (and I worked a section along Hwy 27).

I can not imagine the grief that family must be feeling - my thoughts and prayers are with them.

I know of an incident where the baby was in the carseat rear facing like he was suppose to be- The mom pulled out of her parents drive way to into her lane then got hit head on by a guy that dozed off. It killed the baby and the mom instantly. The 3 year old was in his seat 5 point harness and he was in the hospital for like 6 months in a comma.

Its very sad. I read about it this morning. We do what we think is right by sticking our children in seats and buckling ourselves up. It makes it hard when we did what we were told would keep us safe and in turn it didn't work.

First I want to say this, I was there. I was pulling up to the scene on my way back from Fort Nyers, FLorida. I saw a car wrecked. Screamed at my husband to stop and told him that he would want me to be helped. We stopped, I ran to the scene, I saw people trying to help the baby, but by the time we got her out of the car, you could just tell she was dead. All the while I was on the phone yelling at the 911 operater that they needed 4 buses. When the first one got there they pronounced the baby dead. Maybe I shou;n't be on here saying this, but Since 5:35pm all I can say 5 minutes earlier and we would have been part of it. I have 3 kids of my own and I can't even begin to imagine what the first reaction is going to be out of this Mother. To know that her baby died. I extend my tears and pain that although she wasn't mine she is still an angel of life & I still can't wrap my head around such an innocent life being taken. What was he thinking. YEs I want to point fingures b/c he should have just paid attention. I wonder what he is thining at this moment. I wonder if he has children and whether he did what my husband & I did. Come home to hug ours for at the least an hour. Am I wrong for being upset? Dear Lord, WHY!!???? I can't seem to get this innocent child out of my mind.

My fellow mom, in another thread we talked about helping others, not ignoring situations, and stepping up to them.

What you did was brave and what you saw will likely be with you for the rest of your life.

I can not imagine the image you have! I am so sorry to you too.

PolkMoms is an outlet of chat, and there are some really supportive ladies here. Come back, and live life with us through other topics. I know it may not ease your mind completely, but friendship through a rough time sure does help- and we are here to offer it to you.

So glad that your own family is safe. Thank you for your heartfelt post- As I said in the other thread that I mentioned above, I am so glad there are people like you that are willing to help and have a heart.

May peace find you.

Update:Woman's Condition Still Critical After Crash

I am sure that is very hard for you. God bless you for stopping. Most people just drive by. And your asking why- I've done that several times about my aunt that past 5 years ago. She was the one that held our family together. So why would he take her- But I've been taught God is in Control and has plans for us. Reading what you seen- brought tears and chills to me. I've said a prayer for the family and I will do the same for you. We seem to take things for granted a lot and when we read things like this it hits home to some people.
I hope you can find comfort and even though I don't know the family thank you for stopping. Its people like you that help the world go round.

I too thank you for stopping, so many people don't. I can't imagine what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you as well as the family who lost their baby.

The update link I posted has a picture of the vehicle the baby died in.

The article said the baby was on the left backside.

Looking at the photo, you can see the baby got a full brunt blow- The thought literally makes me nauseas

I as a victim of an auto accident and not knowing if your child survived can't even begin to imagine not stopping to help this family. I have tried to call the hospital and no one wants to help me figure things out. I am getting really fustrated.

I have not slept since seeing this and all I can do is think of the pain this lady is going to feel.

Well, at this point all I can do is pray.

I just hope God can help her through her grief.

Due to HIPPA I'm sure they won't help. She is in the ICU and you know her name I wonder if you'd call the waiting room to see if you could get a family member. Or see if their is a member of the family in the room the room with her you can speak with.
I don't know how it would work if you went there to the hospital, but it may help you to feel comfort if you could contact at least someone in the family.

I am sorry for the family of the baby, and I am sorry for what Life as a Mommy had to see. I think somethings your eyes shouldn't see. Some things scar you for life. Call me crazy, but I believe evrything happens for a reason. We may not know now, but sometime down the road it will reflect. I learn this more as I get older, which as help ease some animosity I may have had earlier. Not sure what your beliefs are, and don't want to rub anyone the wrong way, but this always helped me during suffering. God feels your pain. God suffered too. He knows the pain of suffering. He gave his only son, and he died for us.

I feel deeply saddened by this and pray this family recovers as best they can. They have suffered a massive loss and life may never be the same, I know if I lost my son I'd be angry along with grief stricken. As for the man that hit them, it was a horrid mistake and he may never be the same either it may be a guilt and grief that follows him always. I pray for them all along with a special prayer for you Life as a Mommy and any others that stopped to help.