BCSpace Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Mormon Missionary Killed In Two-car Crash In LisbonOGDENSBURG - An Arizona woman is dead after a two-car accident on Route 37 Tuesday afternoon, according to state police.Natalie Love, 21, Hemet, Calif., was driving a 2011 Subaru westbound when she attempted to make a left-hand turn onto Sports Club Road. Ms. Love failed to yield the right of way to a 2005 Jeep Liberty, which was traveling from the opposite direction. The Jeep struck the Subaru directly on the passenger side.Ms. Love's passenger, Vanessa Bentley, 22, Tucson, Ariz., was taken to Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center and later flown by Life Flight to Fletcher Allen Medical Center in Vermont, where she died.Ms. Love was taken to Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center for non-life threatening injuriesThe driver of the Jeep, Nora McDonald, 49, Madrid, was taken to Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center for complaints of pain.Investigators said there were side air bags, but it was a direct hit on the passenger door.Ted Champagne, branch president of Odgensburg's Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, said Ms. Bentley had only lived in the north country for three weeks before the accident."The church is devastated," Mr. Champagne said.When the accident occurred, Ms. Bentley and Ms. Love, who shared an Ogdensburg apartment, were visiting members of the community who are curious about the church, he said.Mr. Champagne said Ms. Bentley completed missionary training in Salt Lake City before being assigned to Utica for her mission work.Her job in Ogdensburg was to the preach the gospel and provide spiritual assistance to less active members, he said.Lisbon Fire and Rescue and Ogdensburg Rescue responded to the scene. Link to comment
Silver Girl Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Mormon Missionary Killed In Two-car Crash In LisbonHow heartbreaking!! My thoughts and prayers go out to her family, and to her missionary companion... Silver Girl Link to comment
emeliza Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Oh, how sad. My prayers for the family and the other missionary and the man in the Jeep. Link to comment
bluebell Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 My prayers are with all those who have been impacted by this, especially the families. Link to comment
Mordecai Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Made me think of how my cousin, John, was driving down a narrow road several years ago and got hit head on by a truck, killing my cousin and his sister, Miriam, who was sitting in the passenger seat. I can't imagine how that would feel to be the driver. If a missionary in my ward died, that would really be upsetting. Those poor people. Link to comment
Wants2know Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 That is just horrible news. There is a special place in my heart for the sister missionaries. Link to comment
thesometimesaint Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 my condolences to her family and friends Link to comment
Calm Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 My son was hit by a driver under the same conditions, not yielding while making a left turn. Thankfully he was in a big hulk of a pickup my dad had given him (when he was 15, before he could even drive...needless to say, his dad got his own car for a year), totaled the pickup though no one was hurt.I remember the sick feeling, it was also the first and only time I believe my son ever had to take a sleeping pill to get to sleep, he was so shaken up. I cannot imagine what it would have been like if it had been more severe, let alone a fatal injury. Her parents must be in so much pain right now...and her missionary companion....beyond agony. I am so grateful knowing that the Comforter can help us endure all. Link to comment
katherine the great Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Terrible, terrible news. We all need to pray for them. Link to comment
jadams_4242 Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Terrible, terrible news. We all need to pray for them. Terrible at the moment; but we know their are blessings in all of this heartache that will help bless many for years to come.. maybe forever. Link to comment
Bill “Papa” Lee Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 So sad; Ms. Love (more than any) will carry a horrible burden. Prayers for all. Link to comment
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