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Three members of the Putman family, featured on TLC's 'Meet the Putmans,' died and five others were injured in a tragic car accident. The family has requested prayers for the injured and is mourning their loss, expressing faith in eventual reunion in Heaven.
Gleaton Jones, a former Georgia football player who was part of the 2021 national championship team, has died at the age of 21 following a car accident that left him with a severe brain injury. Known for his joyful and magnetic personality, Jones was a walk-on running back who did not play in any games for the Bulldogs and was no longer with the team. He was set to graduate with a marketing degree and planned to join his family's farming business. Jones is remembered for his deep connections with family and friends, his love for the outdoors, and his strong faith.
Jennifer Bryant, a science teacher at Hillcrest High School in Springfield, was tragically killed in a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 44. The crash involved a semi-trailer that crossed the median and collided with Bryant's vehicle. The school community is mourning her loss, and counseling services will be provided for students and staff. The accident is still under investigation.
On New Year's Day, a high-speed crash on the Cross Island Parkway in Queens resulted in five fatalities after a Mazda sedan hit a curb, overturned, and was struck by a Honda. Four adults were ejected from the Mazda and pronounced dead at the scene, with a fifth occupant later found dead. The Honda driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and the NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating the incident.
A Tesla Cybertruck was involved in a head-on collision with a Toyota Corolla in Palo Alto, California, leaving the Corolla severely damaged while the Cybertruck appeared relatively unscathed. The accident, which was captured on dashcam footage and shared on Reddit and YouTube, occurred when the Corolla, driven by a 17-year-old, hit a dirt embankment and veered into the Cybertruck's lane. The Cybertruck was not in self-driving mode, and the only reported injury was a suspected minor one to the Cybertruck driver, who refused medical transport. Safety experts have previously raised concerns about the Cybertruck's potential to cause damage in collisions due to its stiff steel structure.