A dream vacation to Disney World turned into a nightmare when four family members died in a car accident on Tuesday, February 18.
5-year-old Scarlett Smith, 11-year-old Jackson Smith, a 41-year-old Julie Smith of Whitman and 76-year-old Josephine Fay of South Weymouth (Massachusetts) died when their minibus crashed into a truck.
Jackson was connected to artificial life support after the accident but died the next day.
Twin sister Scarlett, whose name is Skylar, and their 10-year-old sister Shawls was taken to the hospital with their father Shane, and their grandfather William Fay. They had minor injuries.
All except father, who was driving, was wearing a seat belt.
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Their car crashed into a pickup truck Toyota Sienna, at the wheel which was 26-year-old Lucas Laurindo DOS Reis from Kissimmee (FL).
According to police, the driver hit two other cars, causing passengers received minor injuries. Laurindo cooperated with police and provided a blood sample.
The twins were delighted with the upcoming trip, told reporters their teachers in preschools Merry Deb Learning Center in Whitman.
«They were delighted with the visit, told WBZ Director of the center Darlene staples. — This is inconceivable.»
Whitman Youth Soccer plans to hold a candlelight vigil for the Smith family Friday, February 21.
