When car and carriage collide

[Alex Cormier]

Originally Posted by KathieK

The Omni had security personnel everywhere I looked while there. I was surprised that someone posing as a traveler entered the elevator with us, suitcase and all, and then hit us up for $. Naive me.

Yeah, that guy was in a suit with a briefcase, it was also around midnight of friday night. (just left a wonderful scouting meeting with a different team)

[Penny]

The driver was charged with violation of the open container law and driving with a suspended license. I think it should be clear what is to blame for this accident.

Some of the students from our team were very close too. In fact, there were so many people around that I am amazed (and so very thankful) that the only ones hurt were the ones in the car and the carriage. Our team continues to pray for those hurt -- especially the one who was listed in critical condition.

We pray also for those of you who witnessed this tragedy and for the emotional aftermath you are dealing with.

[Cynette]

Originally Posted by dangerousdave

All of the human victims including 3 Nebraska carriage riders are home recovering. Cristy the 7 year old horse is getting an early retirement and is being put out to pasture. She suffered only a scratch in the accident. The people were not as lucky and the 28 year old car driver is facing charges.
Dave

Thank you for the update on the carriage riders and on Cristy!

Originally Posted by KathieK

The Omni had security personnel everywhere I looked while there. I was surprised that someone posing as a traveler entered the elevator with us, suitcase and all, and then hit us up for $. Naive me.

We had a man start to get on the elevator with us and then asked us to use our key card for his floor since he forgot it. The smell of alcohol was strong, so everyone in the elevator declined and he got back off. Everyone was quite relieved when the elevator door closed.

[PiMom]

The entire 1718 team and mentors were standing right on the sidewalk where this occured waiting for a table at the Hardrock 5 minutes before this accident! I am so grateful that we were seated before this happened! Also happy there are no fatalities! They even found the horse!