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New pictures have been released of the five people from Ohio who tragically died in a car accident in Pennsylvania after their car swerved into the path of an enormous tractor trailer.
The pictures included a sweet photo of little Kullen Dawson, the seven-month-old baby who died in the horrific crash.
In the picture, Kullen was smiling in her stroller. A blanket was draped over her chest to keep her warm. She had a stuffed animal in front of her, as well as a plastic tambourine.
Photos have been released of the other tragic victims - including Kullen's mother, Amanda Dawson, 33, and Bradley 'Scott' Thivener, 47.
Kullen Dawson, the seven-month-old baby who died in the crash, pictured here in her stroller
Amanda Dawson (pictured), 33, was Kullen's mother. She also died in the crash
Authorities rushed to the scene of the crash on the Pennsylvania highway and quickly blocked off the road
Images showed the aftermath of the crash on New Meadow Run Drive in Warton Township, which occurred around 1:30pm, according to state police.
The photos, obtained by Fox28 Columbus, offered a window into the fraught moments after the horrific crash that also killed Harold Nibert, 55, and Krystal May, 36.
In the pictures, ambulances and fire and police vehicles lined the rain-slick road. Emergency officials looked grim, their hands in their pockets and their heads slightly lowered as they conferred with one another.
Cones could be seen blocking off the street, and men in hard hats and reflective vests appeared to be directing traffic away from the crash.
A chilling new picture of the smashed tractor trailer suggested just how violent the fatal collision was. In the photo, the truck's hood looked like it had almost been ripped away from the rest of the vehicle.
Harold Nibert was the driver of a black Honda Accord heading eastbound that crossed the double yellow line and hit the tractor trailer head on, according to the corner's office.
It remains unclear what prompted him to swerve into the tractor trailer, or what the relationships between the passengers were.
'No one wants to see a child involved. Today was just one of the days I wish I didn't have to experience,' Farmington Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Brian VanSickle told WPXI on Tuesday.
The violent crash left the five passengers dead- all of whom were from Ohio
Bradley 'Scott' Thivener, 47, pictured here, was also killed in the major collision
The crash occurred on Tuesday and it happened after the Honda accord drifted over the yellow lines and slammed into a tractor trailer
'That stretch of road is a dangerous stretch of road. We've had, over the years, numerous fatalities. Today's event was probably the worst one we've had.'
The corner said all the victims were from Delaware, Ohio and in the same car at the time of the crash.
Thivener's brother, Robb Thivener, told DailyMail.com: 'Scott, as most knew him, was a bright light and a friend to everyone he met. He had a big heart and always helped those in need if he could.'
'He was a big personality in a lil body, and there was always laughter that surrounded him with his quirky sayings and sarcasm. Thank you to all of the friends and family that have reached out. The outpouring of support from strangers from Pennsylvania and Ohio is heartwarming as well.
'As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, he had the hope of an earthly resurrection in paradise soon to come, so until we see each other again little brother. You will be incredibly missed,' said Robb.
Another one of his brothers, Michael Thivener, said on Facebook: 'No doubt, Scott was one of a kind. I love you little brother, and I'm gonna miss you so much.'
A friend of Dawson's, Bambi Rogan, said: 'My heart aches as I found out my ex General Manager Amanda Dawson was in a fatal crash. I will miss you beautiful lady and may God be with your family.'
According to her LinkedIn profile, Dawson worked in the food industry and was a general manager at Barrio Tacos.
'The investigation is ongoing with the collision analysis and reconstruction specialists on scene,' said Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Kalee Barnhart.
Sources told KDKA-TV that a witness reported to police that the driver of the Honda made an illegal pass before the crash and speed may have been a factor.
All five victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Two people in the other vehicle and the truck driver have minor injuries, reported WBNS.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reportedly shut down Route 40 in both directions between the intersection of Route 381 and the intersection of Dinner Bell 5 Forks Road and Dinner Bell Ohiopyle Road due to the crash until 7 p.m.
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