Crash that killed two Amish children raises questions about buggy safety

[@emilyflotilla931]

How very heartbreaking. I pray for their families. ❤ I've driven past many Amish, and they truly have shared the road. May they rest in peace.

[@mogznwaz]

When I was growing up my dad always set an example by driving very slowly and carefully around horses and cyclists. He always said, imagine what it would be like if you were on that horse or that bike.

[@blusnuby2]

GOOD Dad. Pinch yourself.....

[@MonkeyJedi99]

Driving slowly around horses, buggies, bicycles, motorcycles, pedestrians... All were covered extensively when I took driver's education WAY back in the 1980's. The danger is not the slow traffic, but the drivers who don't pay attention to sharing the road.

[@SonyaTheSidePieceCrumbSnatcher]

RIP to those babies. Well-wishes to the little girl in the hospital. I hope the horse and other people are okay.

[@aday1637]

If the horse bolted into the intersection, no law could have saved them from what happened. Making more laws is not the answer. Perhaps this will never be solved.

[@MA-mh1vs]

​@Screwdriver440 You would need time to use it and if they were right at the intersection when it happened there would not be enough time to use it.

[@misslottieish]

@@MA-mh1vs Plus she was a little frail girl and at 11 I doubt they are scanning the roads to do defensive driving. Like do not pull all the way up to any stop sign stop aways back to be sure of oncoming traffic on both sides. Also I dont think she was strong enough to pull back hard the reins. I think they should be 14 or older to drive a buggy.Have to be 16 to drive a car.

[@MA-mh1vs]

@@misslottieish This was not caused by the child making a mistake but a horse that panicked for some reason. Age or strength would not matter if there was not enough time to react to the bolt. A horse bolting at the intersection would give her literally a second or two before being in the path of a car. I am not sure an adult could have prevented this tragedy.

[@mv4463]

The lost of a child is ever more saddened then to lose 2 at one time... purely a accident .. but a loss never the less... my humble condolences... to all involved

[@moniquejones6482]

Yeah, they have a struggle. I lost two children also.

[@mv4463]

@@moniquejones6482 😔🙏

[@edmundooliver7584]

no such thing as a accident, it was a avoidable accident

[@user-bg2oi4bz3p]

@@edmundooliver7584 A horse has a mind of its own that cannot be stopped once it is startled.

[@edmundooliver7584]

@@user-bg2oi4bz3p right thats why children shouldn't be alone with horse's on a highway

[@Dh-rp7gg]

Let us not forget the man that ran into the buggy. He feels guilty and saddened. Even though there was no way to avoid or stop on a dime. He needs our prayers as well. The Amish are an amazing group of people. They had gone over to the man's home and let him know that they hold no ill will towards him.

[@ellenmcdaniel1550]

I was thinking the same thing. The man probably knew the girls and community, so it will hit him hard.

[@edmundooliver7584]

he was speeding

[@kimt1054]

💔😪🙏

[@josechavez2521]

@@edmundooliver7584 The amish said the pony got shocked and crossed to the other lane.

[@edmundooliver7584]

@@josechavez2521 yes, a 11 yr old driving on a highway his not strong enough to pull the reigns let alone drive a car

[@bilbobaggins1934]

Not the first Amish buggy to be in a wreck and, unfortunately, probably not the last. Tragic that two young lives were lost. Prayers for the family. 🙏

[@herzfeldji]

How often does this happen?

[@MontyRoyal963]

yeah, they happen so often....

[@herzfeldji]

@@MontyRoyal963 300 in ten years with 20 some casualties? How many of those were the horse and buggy equivalent to a fender bender?

[@Chic_Ken]

​@@herzfeldjithere's a guy who left the Amish that talks about it.

[@filmaker256]

Here we go we have to indoctrinate them now too lol

[@Joy_esprida]

My sincere condolences to the families. The loss of children is a universal feeling. ❤

[@moniquejones6482]

Thanks for that. I lost two children. I ache for them. It's hard

[@Alekkssandra]

The Amish are such kind and forgiving people. I am so sorry for the loss....

[@jojothetasmaniansassmonkey8866]

Some are, some are not. just like any other demographic of people. ...These Amish folks certainly are

[@bieditso2038]

Sorry about those babies and may God be with the family

[@rain0069]

😢❤

[@feliciajohns4148]

AMEN

[@soisaidtogod4248]

God caused the accident, right?

[@sandysimmer1279]

Rest in peace sweet Rachel and Samuel. Prayers and healing for a fast recovery for their sister Hannah,

[@michelleshaw1211]

Amen

[@ritabulson7589]

So sorry for the loss of the two children, may God comfort their families!!!

[@jamesyoung1022]

Your god comforts no one. Only people comfort people. Stop lying.

[@soisaidtogod4248]

God caused the accident, right?

[@gereesorrow380]

No, God did not cause it.

[@jamesyoung1022]

@@gereesorrow380 Nor did a god save anyone.

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

@@soisaidtogod4248 god had nothing to do with it. It was their time to go God called them home

[@iheartart9954]

My heart goes out to this family and community.

[@margaloone7970]

I sounds like a true accident. The horse got spooked. Praying for all involved. I live near the Amish and I always try to drive carefully around them.

[@julieriegel2782]

I am a prime driver for Amazon I work in the Middleberry and Shipshewana area in Goshen I feel the vehicles that is passing me buggies needs to learn to slow down I pray for these people every day I see them they’re honest good citizens and God-fearing people I believe that people need to learn not to be so wicked and slow down and have respect I pray for these children and the family it’s so sad to see such a tragedy happened I pray when I’m driving past a buggy I slow down way down and I have respect I’ll put my four-way flashers on I pray that our communities learn to respect their wishes as far we have the modern vehicles they’re just living for God who saves us all Lord father in heaven please watch over those families Lord I ask you to watch over the mother and the father and the sisters and brother of a loss of life’s these two Children😢✝️🕊🙏

[@jerskitty]

It wasn't the modern car drivers fault nor was it the fault of the buggy driver. Sometimes things just go awry on the road. In this case the horse unexpectedly spooked and there wasn't time to avoid this tragic collision. Same thing can happen when the breaks go out on a car.

[@russelneilv1361]

@@jerskitty exactly.. and people trying to create drama because the Amish have a successful way of life not dependent on the government...

[@Profabdesigns]

I have interacted with the Amish community in Sarasota FL, and these folks are always so kind and forgiving. This is life, we all have challenges and sometimes loss of life. Politicians need to learn not to jump to mandate laws every time something happens. IE: gun laws and such. Maybe we all slow down, get off the cell phones and just pay attention?

[@asthecrowflies737]

I heard no mention of a parent in the buggy with these three children. Why not?? A child cannot always control a big horse. Who can see three children in safety vests when two of the children are sitting inside the buggy?? Underage children SHOULD NOT be allowed to drive a buggy on the road unsupervised. RIP to those children who are now with the angels.

[@Momma_Tomma]

The children were on their way to school just a couple miles down the road. It was his first time driving alone. Apparently he had shown he could drive this horse just fine, and was given the chance. Children as young as him handle horses all the time, especially in this community. They are very familiar with them. It doesn't matter your age or size, if a horse gets spooked, you're not going to handle it very well. I have seen seasoned draft horsemen lose control of their horses because one got spooked. It was a freak accident. Let's not toss blame.

[@twiggs24]

Wow, that brought tears to my eyes. I pray for the family.

[@helenshea3446]

My heart goes out to these folks. My husband and I, while traveling in New York, came over a hill at night and barely missed a buggy. We have a Amish community here in Westcliff Co. Buggy signs are posted everywhere. And the highway headed south has buggy lanes on both sides. And the community is thinking of doing the Northbound highway and the East bound highway that way too. Makes it a lot safer for our Amish friends to get around safely.

[@angelajones-4872]

How awful! Prayers lifted for these families.

[@Klwjjj]

The buggy’s aren’t the problem - it’s distracted driving that’s the issue. Let’s not demonize modes of transportation, but let’s focus on safer driving habits. May these children Rest In Peace

[@Cynthia99911]

It's both.

[@gregorymalchuk272]

Did you not listen to the story? It was the buggy that went into oncoming traffic.

[@ceerstar851]

Well the report said; The 11 yr old had the reigns, and the horse got spooked and bolted into the street amd the buggy was struck by a vehicle.

[@evelynwaugh4053]

I disagree. I ride, but there's no way I'd ride in traffic. Horses spook and bolt (as happened here), and can even slip on pavement. I wouldn't even ride a bicycle in traffic.

[@juliaweber212]

​@@gregorymalchuk272 exactly because the horse got spooked

[@Cynthia99911]

11 years old is too young. It takes strength in an emergency when a horse spooks.

[@onmyway7363]

That's what I was thinking 🤔

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

Ikr?

[@dreamcatcher5502]

Exactly

[@ladypinkbagsetc.9116]

I’m so sorry for the loss of these children. May God give the family peace. Praying for a Complete healing of their sister. Amen.💔🙏🏼💐🕊

[@nugsymalone1247]

I'm very cautious whenever I drive around Amish areas, out of respect for them and the animals that they use. Everyone needs to be safe on the road and pay attention

[@rexk1962]

Sometimes, when I'm driving through Amish country, I get that one person that one person who wants to ride my bumper . So I slow down even more... ha ha

[@nugsymalone1247]

@@rexk1962 it doesnt hurt anyone, may be inconvenient but at least alive

[@nothingless8162]

So sorry for the loss. People should know and be careful driving around their area. Respect life ❤

[@GorillaCrewWarGaming]

BINGO! Instead of blaming the buggy.

[@Littlekitten_]

Exactly!!!! Idiot driver was definitely speeding over the limit ! How do you not see a horse and Buggy feet away!

[@bloodlove93]

hilarious idea here..... don't sit in a wooden box that looks ready for being toothpicks already. yes others should be aware, but it's impossible to deny that if this was a normal car, those kids would likely still be alive. it's largely due to their lifestyle that this happened.

[@Littlekitten_]

@@bloodlove93 you liked your own comment? Loser . So what do you have to say about children who die in car accidents regularly in Chicago, LA ,NYC? People shouldn’t be speeding at all .

[@aprilfisher4947]

Did you watch it ? the 11 year old lost control as the horse bolted into traffic which would be an accident a tragic one but still an accident so we shouldn't be pointing fingers at anyone .

[@gladysvogel9442]

Sending sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of the children lost to this sad, tragic loss! Can't imagine the pain they are going tthrough! May God grant strenght and comfort now and always! 🙏 ♥

[@thenudepotato5100]

The comment about Samuel’s birthday gift made me cry, poor little angel

[@michelleshaw1211]

Tears your heart apart. I have a seven year old Grandson and th his hits close. At least they are in the arms of Jesus. I'm concerned for the injured little girl and her feelings and thoughts. 💔🙏🕊🕊🦋🌷

[@stephanblack4558]

An 11 yrs old child should not be in charge of a horse and buggy on an open public road!..

[@juliaweber212]

I know it rarely happens but this is heartbreaking so sorry for family grieving their loss

[@StacieC]

God bless the Amish! Sorry for your loss. Cars usually get accidents. God loves you. Ignore the jerks who demand to rule others. God will deal with them.

[@lesliecurtis9099]

I'm very sorry for your loss 🙏

[@dekotahrunninghorse9372]

My deepest respect , condolences and prayers to the children’s family and all the community.

[@tthappyrock368]

My deepest condolences to the children's family! Sending prayers for healing for their sister and for their family!

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

There should absolutely be age limits on roadway operation.

[@michaelciccone2194]

I hope that these horses are treated with respect and care.

[@ms55938]

They are not. They use them until they're broken down then they go to auction only to be bought by slaughter dealers. Many Amish are also puppy mill owners.

[@oldschool72]

Where are all the news media when an entire family is killed in a car wreck on a constant basis ? Accidents happen no matter what you do or how careful you are.

[@JasonT850]

I live in rural PA, surrounded everyday by buggies and there have been times I’ve seen horses lurch, luckily the adult holding the reins got control. I’ve seen young kids driving these buggies and I always shake my head. They would not be able to control the horse as well as an adult would be able to. But, there are times that people aren’t paying attention and or driving too fast as well.

[@donnaschmink1801]

Just had a friend bail an Amish buggy horse. The kill pen is in New York State and buggy horse was from Ohio. The poor Standardbred horse was in a horrible crash. They sent him to auction for slaughter, instead of euthanizing him. He had a horrible wound on his back leg "road rash" and a broken knee cap. He is on the mend. Such a nice horse. He is under vet's care. I don't think much of his former owners! I agree a child or children have no business handling a buggy or open cart on a busy road. Handling the rains of a buggy is very serious business!

[@nativedaughter7178]

Horses can be frightened easily! It happens unfortunately. Had a friend paralyzed in a pony accident.

[@Chronically_JBoo]

Such a heartbreaking tragic accident. Prayers to the family and community

[@ellakajfasz2569]

An eleven year old driving? Isn't there an age requirement for being on the road?

[@aprilfisher4947]

Yes and an out of control horse is not a good combination.

[@drakiana8717]

Was a very nice and caring coverage, thank you for this. Wish you had been as kind to my daughter and her accident that took her life and her two sisters. My heart and prayers go out to the parents of these children, even knowing they are in a better place, it still is a great sorrow. May Our Lord in Heaven carry you through these hard dark days. Blessings to the community hold your members in your heart and prayers, Amein.

[@christinecolon5472]

Loosing a loved one is so very devastating. In time you learn to live with that loss, yet there will always be an empty space in your heart. I hope and pray for those involved in this tragic accident will find comfort and peace. May all those who have lost a loved one find healing.

[@patriciabeitner1829]

Oh my goodness , I am praying for the family

[@qmnnvrdyz8965]

Wow, I wish I could have even part of their faith and grace! To say that the 7-yr-old got the best birthday wish, because he's in Heaven, and the instant forgiveness, blows me away! There's something really admirable about that, to me, anyway.

[@melviasheppard8466]

Poor Babies 😭 She was too young to be in charge of a buggy that cars are on ! They need a private road for buggies with guard rails for protection. The only good thing about this is knowing they're with Heavenly Father 🙏🇺🇲🙏

[@jjk2one]

It wasn't the girls fault. The horse bolted. Private roads in the country .., really those flashing signs to slow down would would help some. People are driving worse these days

[@angelajones-4872]

No. People need to share the road and start paying attention!

[@solitairecatnaps4444]

What about buggy lanes on the highways?

[@dubsounds]

Is the horse OK?

[@MidWestLife2022]

Dont try to change their ways. Buggy's is what they use instead of cars. It's not often ya hear of a buggy crash but there are car crashes every hour so I'd say the buggy is safe

[@watchgoose]

yes, there have been buggies long before there were cars. Cars are more maneuverable so the onus is on them to drive carefully.

[@gregorymalchuk272]

@@watchgoose But it's the buggies who don't abide by department of transportation vehicle safety and vehicle illumination standards. Many of them don't even allow reflectors. So you can't blame the car drivers.

[@MidWestLife2022]

@@gregorymalchuk272 why cant we?? You just said yourself that buggies have less protection so we shud put the responsibility on the less protected mode of transportation?? No!! Cars have mirrors, lights, high beams, horns, etc so yes it is the cars responsibility to be more attentive and alert

[@zariballard]

WHY IS AN 11-YEAR OLD DRIVING THE BUGGY ALONGSIDE HER LITTLE BROTHER????? Why aren't they blaming the fact THAT A CHILD WAS DRIVING?????

[@shepherd4406]

God bless the families and community. Put this in perspective, how many children die in cars every day.

[@feliciajohns4148]

RIP to those two angels and my condolences

[@RsTu0909]

I hate when ppl use God as an excuse to make death seem okay. I don't feel an 11 year old kid should be driving a buggy with actual vehicles on the road. Horses are animals and as all animals they are unpredictable. If a horse gets spooked there is no way a child would be able to control it.

[@AndyCutright]

"His birthday present ever." That's just creepy.

[@lilbatz]

You have to remember, the Amish consider this plane of existence a very temporary stop to the final goal which is Heaven/Eternal Life. So being with Jesus/God on your birthday would be an awesome gift. No more sorrow, no more pain. That doesn't mean the community and parents aren't gutted. They find comfort that Rachel and Samuel received their final reward/gift, which is eternal life

[@dubsounds]

@@lilbatz You need directions to that laughing imoji?

[@lindarob6197]

Absolutely tragic an eleven year old shouldn’t have control of a rig .

[@michael.starbuck1998]

The sad thing is that this isn't the first time something like this has happened, I live in northern Van Buren County near Bloomingdale, where there are quite a few Amish people. It's also a bit hilly in the area, so sometimes, you don't see them when coming over a hill. A few years ago, there was a driver that came over a hill too fast, didn't see the Amish buggy, and hit it. All the people in the buggy survived, but the horse pulling the carriage didn't. My condolences to the two kids killed in this crash, as well as the other in the hospital. And yes, pretty much all horse buggies in my area have reflectors on them.

[@yonatanschlussel]

" raises questions about buggy safety" How many people die a year from car crashes?

[@davidj8658]

I ask our Amish tenants repeatedly to not travel at dusk when not necessary, to avoid a dangerous section of road during busy travel times, and to exercise basic precautions. He refuses to do so because he believes that if its god’s will to take him or his children it’s not his place to question that. How do you fix that ? You can’t. Wonderful people, but needlessly risking their lives and the lives of others.

[@vickyrobling8501]

Sending prayers to all of the family

[@CarlaRFowler]

😢 too young to be driving a buggy🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@psychshell4644]

My deepest condolences to the family, congregation, and man involved in the incident.

[@jakckt]

11 seems young to be driving.

[@barbgardiner5719]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻’s for these precious children and their families and friends!💕💕💕

[@Luna_and_Miles]

I don't know why people always sing the praises of the "Amish people", declaring them to be "kind" to all. It is not true. They force women and girls to marry and give birth before they are ready, women are treated like breeding cows, to keep having babies, over and over. Physical and emotional abuse is rampant through Amish communities and there are plenty of cases of sexual abuse as well - most of which never gets reported. I've no doubt wives are routinely raped, although they might put a label of "wifely duty" on it. It is a miserable life for many too undereducated and frightened to leave. How "kind" is it to "shun" and totally turn your backs on members who have left the community? They are utterly rejected, there is no kindness in their hearts for those who feel called to leave and live a different kind of life. It is also a brutal life for the animals they raise, the horses in particular.

[@mellissaquickekennedy8838]

There are several points made, that are certainly valid and not to be ignored or 'romanticized', that can be discussed at a different time. The tragic losses of these young lives are immediately what are being addressed and recognized.

[@Ira1now123]

Just mind your business. There's nothing to discuss freedom of religion. I don't see you complaining about Islam. The armas are not a burden to the planet like you can we discuss that. Set home and worry about your own problems and mind your business.

[@MC-un1nx]

A lot of bigotry here…. No humans or groups of humans are perfect. Amish tend to live in rural areas. You know, places where the others living around them often have nothing to do but gossip and exaggerate stories of bigotry…

[@cherylrogers9568]

Oh please leave these people alone

[@wbriggs111]

I have had some close calls because of Amish buggies. The horses don't always react positively to different traffic situations and noises .

[@scottholliday9308]

My heart and prayers go out to there families and friends, as i listened to what happened my heart sank in my chest and i could feel the pain. I send love and peace to all that knew these children. 🌹💞🌹🌹💞😞🙏

[@karenacton3854]

My deepest sympathy to the family and Amish community.

[@jonnyquest5335]

My heartfelt condolences to the family

[@Balla1309able]

I’m located in PA and the Amish young kids don’t drive the carriages only teen era who appear to be 16 or so and they all have front and rear lights which is a must in my honest opinion

[@ericwalker2388]

R.I.P. !!!!! (2) And Families And Friends I hope the best .

[@rexk1962]

I live in Amish country in Ohio, and I'm always careful going over hills....

[@dorothywallace6499]

Praying for the families

[@nighthiker8872]

I always have taken precaution and drove slow in Amish areas.

[@monkeytennis7477]

My condolences to the family and their community 🙏

[@gprincess428]

And how many crashes with just cars have happened in the same amount of time?

[@ellecampbell3271]

How many 11 year olds are navigating traffic with a large animal that is not predictable. No school bus...? I can’t see this as Gods will. No one is even mentioning that no child should have the responsibility to drive a horse and wagon to school 5 days per week? Who is okay with this negligence by parents of these children driving with no license? Insurance? 😂😂😂😂😂😂 sorry this cannot be true in America in 2023!!!😢

[@Hawkeyeis35]

@@ellecampbell3271 According to The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) latest report, from 2016 through 2018, there were 2,211 deaths in the United States associated with OHVs, which includes all-terrain vehicles, recreational off-highway vehicles and utility-terrain vehicles. ATVs accounted for nearly three-quarters of the deaths. Nearly 300 deaths were among children under the age of 16. Maybe it’s not large animals that are the problem. Please don’t judge others by your values, culture or religion.

[@ellecampbell3271]

@@Hawkeyeis35 I am questioning the legality of 11 year old children who are driving buggies pulled by horses on a public road in America. What does the law say? Don’t need to infer anything about my right to ask questions. I can’t understand this reasoning. Just wow.

[@ellecampbell3271]

@@Hawkeyeis35 One child dies driving a buggy to school with 2 more children in the vehicle. That is absolutely not necessary. What makes this okay? We are all welcome to have and share our opinions. You don’t have to agree!

[@dubsounds]

@@ellecampbell3271 Come on honey, let the baby drive.

[@tank4922]

So sad for these children. May they rest in peace.

[@Crowfolk]

Heartbreaking!

[@mienafriggstad3360]

😭🙏 from 🇨🇦

[@lifeintornadoalley]

Buggies have no distractions. Cars have screens, phones, drunken people

[@isabellavalencia8026]

Obviously they do and that is why the horse got spooked and caused the accident

[@deathtrooper2048]

Cars don't get scared

[@sharondoan1447]

My deepest condolences to the parents and sister of these precious children. There is a unique sorrow when a parent looses a child , a shock for which no parent can prepare when the death ( deaths in this situation ) are the result of a tragic accident. May God comfort and strengthen every family member as they grieve. It seems prudent, to me, that the driver of a buggy on shared public roads should meet some age requirement. An 11 year old is quite capable of driving the buggy, but do they have enough life experience to manage under sudden stress when a motorized vehicle is involved ? This is a good time to review the safety issues common to driving buggies and automobiles on a shared roadway.

[@barbarahollands6415]

I find it very inappropriate that the reporter spoke to them at the funeral!

[@vanessahuman7607]

Prayers for the the children's family

[@mikeshaffer2950]

I believe an age limit should be set, along with being able to see over front an sides of windows on buggy.

[@bizzyizzy9526]

As a trucker I drove past many of these buggies, I always wondered how safe they were 😢

[@lorilee8960]

People need to respect these people. I have almost had crashes with people who pass buggies when they can't see if someone is coming at them. People need to be aware that horses are not cars. They get spooked. Slow down and stop putting others' lives in danger.

[@deathtrooper2048]

Then these people need to stop being where the cars belong or use a car

[@alphonserobichaud1278]

So sad for the loss of these precious children, may God comfort their family's and the person that killed the children by accident.

[@stanislawkwak8857]

What was this pastor trying to say that it was in god's plan for this to happen. You have to be crazy to think God would plan out when people should pass. It gets me every time when people say something like that

[@marciturner4980]

Matthew 22:32 ...God is not the God of the dead by of the living. Mark 12:27 He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living: ye therefore do greatly err. Luke 20:38 For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him.

[@andrewd.conard5088]

I agree with you. There are definitely some ugly things about Amish society. But many other denominations (especially Calvinism) used to believe the same thing. Is coming down with appendicitis really 'God's will'? Used to be a death sentence.

[@donnafrank9240]

No 11 year old should be driving the team

[@sandrajones7886]

I'm so sorry for the family's loss. It surprised me that an 11 year old was driving the buggy and I honestly believe the people in the community need to raise the age in which someone can drive a buggy in the road. Eleven is too young.

[@emilyvickery8081]

That 11 yr old would have been more mature than your 'regular 11 yr old.

[@owenriggs8518]

Accidents are gonna happen. How many kids die on bicycles every year?

[@leticiareyes2796]

No, people who drive the cars should be more careful and considerate.

[@emilyvickery8081]

@@m.g.3679 How many kids on farms ride horses? This kid would have taught from a young age how to ride a horse, then how to ride with the buggy.

[@MrXbloodline]

Love the opinions on a way of life not our own let's stay in our lane

[@karolinak828]

Praying for everyone involved 🙏🏻❤️

[@Obamaistoast2012]

It has nothing to do with the buggy, people keep driving like assholes is the problem.

[@Lloyd-mo]

Anyone knows it's dangerous to haul kids on the back of a buggy ,but the state govt won't hold them responsible for child endangerment.

[@StacieC]

Everyone knows they are good people. Child endangerment is a whole different thing you mean low life.

[@stephanjones8424]

Well, we've a few centuries to figure out if buggies are safe. I'm glad everyone is weighing on it at this moment.

[@11cabadger]

Can you find a way to send condolences to the family? I doubt they're able to see how much people care. Also, the buggies aren't unsafe as frequently as pedestrians, bikers, and motorists are impatient and reckless when sharing the road with them.

[@Momma_Tomma]

They said they visited with the family themselves @ 4:15 . 😊

[@deannadelmar9863]

I am so sorry. Such a sad loss. ❤️🙏

[@StacieC]

Did you choose this picture to form a bias against them? Leave them alone or clear the way better for them. Period.

[@pauljono8164]

They just act like no big deal. Strange cult.

[@exceptionalusername]

Don't let people force their ways upon you. Keep living your life. All lifestyles have risk. Don't allow them to steal your right to live. I'm very sure the Amish will do a better job teaching their families about safety and balancing risk than the govt ever would.

[@jenniferrobinson9546]

This is so - so sad. RIP!! Sweet angels. Prayers 🙏🙏and love 💔💔 for the family!! Prayers for child in the hospital!!

[@nillyk5671]

An eleven year old was holding the reins ? Too young for that responsability. Also... They should also have been wearing some kind of protection... 😢

[@robin4942]

Prayers and condolences

[@bubba007sss]

The Amish buggies shouldn't be allowed to let children drive the buggies. And their should be a stricked driving test for anyone under 18 years of age to take. The Amish man said that it was in God's plan that the children had died. It wasn't in God's plan to let a 11 year old drive a horse and buggy. It was a foolish man not using common sense..

[@jackiesherrill9135]

Prayers for all the family