Navy family needs prayers

[Breezy]

I had spoken with Kristina when we lived in VA, please keep her and their families in your thoughts and prayers

Crash kills sailor and child, injures mom

07:48 AM CST on Tuesday, January 29, 2008

By DEBBIE DENMON / WFAA-TV



WFAA-TV Also Online

Debbie Denmon reports


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Three killed in wreck north of Fort Worth
ROANOKE - A quick to see relatives led to a fatal tragedy for a sailor, who was recently transferred back to Texas, and his family.

The three-vehicle crash occurred at about 9 p.m. along U.S. 377 in Roanoke in Denton County, and left three dead.

It was allegedly a result of one driver trying to pass another vehicle on the two-lane highway. Police said the driver of the passing vehicle slammed into a Chevy, killing 24-year-old Joshua Adkison, a Cleburne High School alum, and his two-year-old daughter, Madison. Adkinson's wife, 24-year-old Kristina, suffered internal bleeding and was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital.

The driver of the car attempting to pass, 29-year-old Rachele Bowman, was killed instantly in the crash. The driver of a third car involved in the smash-up, 47-year-old Jolene Owen of Haslet, was treated for minor injuries and released.

"This was passing in a no-passing zone," Capt. Crawford said. "We are trying to determine if speed was a factor."

Drivers in the area said the location is known to be risky.

"It's very dangerous coming out of here and 114 as they try and merge," said driver Peggy Perez.

In ten years, the city of Roanoke has grown in population from 1,600 to 6,000. With more development and businesses in the area, traffic has increased along with the number of accidents.

"There are times you go through the intersection [and] it feels like a death trap," said Jimmy Stathatos, Roanoke city manager. "I mean, we're trying to be proactive and stay ahead of the curve."

City officials said they do not know if this crash could have been avoided even if the road had been expanded. Roanoke city officials requested state funds to widen U.S. 377 to five lanes all the way to Flower Mound eight months ago.

"Without having autonomy over the project, we're at the mercy of other decision makers," Stathatos said.

City officials recently installed a stop light near the main shopping area, but drivers said everybody has to do their part.

"Everybody gets in a hurry," Perez said. "I'm to the point where I take my sweet time. There's no reason to get in a hurry."

The Roanoke Police Department said there were 56 wrecks on U.S. 377 in 2006, and 49 wrecks in 2007.

City leaders should find out in March if TxDOT will issue them funds to widen the road.

Authorities said they will learn in ten days if alcohol played any role in the three-vehicle wreck.

As for the Adkinson family, Mr. Adkison and his family lived in Virginia Beach, Va., and were in the process of moving to their new home just outside the Naval Air Station at Ingleside, where Mr. Adkison was recently transferred.

The Adkisons spent Sunday visiting Kristina's relatives in Denton County - she hails from Lake Dallas - a family friend said, but it was unclear late Monday where they were headed when the crash occurred.


The Dallas Morning News contributed to this report
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[RobTesnear]

Sorry to hear of this happening. Such a young family just getting back together. Many prayers for the safety and comfort of the mother and others that will surely be affected by this tragedy.

Thanks Breezy

[e.bphoto]

OMGosh! I'm always sad to hear of stories like this. I will CERTAINLY keep them in my thought s and prayers!

[Breezy]

Thanks guys.
It is definately tragic

[Resa]

Thought and prayers for Kristina and her family.

[HutchPhoto]

Thanks for posting Breezy I'm so Sorry to hear this tragic news.. Prayer's To Kristen and Family & Friends..

God Bless this Family.


This just reminds us all, how Quick things can change in our lives and we should live every day as if it were our last.


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[Breezy]

very true Tim

[C!LLY]

that is completely horrible :(