AN ARKANSAS pastor is grieving the loss of his two daughters.
On May 25, 2023, Chad Fryar and three of his family members were caught in a fatal car accident involving a train.
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What happened to Arkansas pastor Chad Fryar?
On Thursday, May 25, 2023, Chad Fryar, along with his son, Bo Henry, and two daughters Marlee Jo and Dana Kate, were traveling east on Richwoods Road.
Just before 2pm, as they were crossing the tracks near Arkadelphia, their 2017 Chevrolet Silverado was hit by an oncoming train.
According to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette: "The truck became lodged against the front of the train and was swept about 2,400 feet further down the tracks before the locomotive came to a halt."
It was reported that the 37-year-old pastor was behind the wheel at the time of the incident, while his wife, Rachel, was at home.
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Were there any survivors?
Following the collision, both father and son had to be airlifted to the hospital and were in critical condition.
However, since then, the family provided Christian Post with an update, saying: “Chad is in good spirits and being his normal self. Doctors are still discussing the length of his stay, but they are keeping him in ICU so they can monitor him."
Bo Henry’s surgery also reportedly went well.
Unfortunately, both of the pastor's daughters did not survive the accident.
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What did people say about the accident?
The Crossroads Cowboy Church, where the pastor works, expressed their condolences via Facebook, writing: "We are devasted by [the] tragic events and the loss of Marlee Jo and Dana Kate.
“Chad and Bo Henry are stable in local hospitals. Please continue to pray for their healing. Please pray for Rachel as she navigates this loss and ministers to her son and husband.”
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The head pastor of Crossroads Cowboy Church, Ron Riddle, told KARK.com: “I cried a lot of tears yesterday.
"Chad and Rachel have become like our own children. Their kids called us Nana and Po.”
He added: “Just trust that God has bigger plans, things that we cannot see yet. But I am going to have a lot of questions when I get there. Lot of questions for him.
"Until then, I am going to trust that he’s got this. He’s in control.”
