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Read comments (11)According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Emily A. DeBrine, 15, of Nevada, and Corey L. Martin, 17, also of Nevada, were killed in a head-on collision with a 2005 Ford pickup driven by Gale R. Pelser, 74, of Eldridge, Mo., which was passing a vehicle and struck the 1993 Chevrolet pickup Martin and DeBrine were in. Pelser, who according to the report was wearing his seatbelt, suffered moderated injuries and was transported to Nevada Regional Medical Center. DeBrine and Martin, neither of whom were wearing seatbelts, according to the report, were both pronounced dead at the scene by Vernon County Coroner David Ferry and were transported to Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.
Full obituaries and service information for both teens appears on Page 2A of the Weekend Herald-Tribune.
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What are you Doing People!!!???? Why Did You Remove All Comments Like That Wake up We Like to Read Stupid.
The the family member and to the other people that have posted on this sit, In no way was I saying that it was the young kids fault. Just stating the facts. Seat belts do save live, look at the stats. I had a sister that was killed 17 years ago in a car accident. I do know what I am talking about. My thoughts and prayers to all the familys involved.
I am so very sorry for both family's for their pain and suffering during this terrible time. My heart goes out to all of you. This should not be used as a forum for promoting seat belts. Two very young people tragiclly lost their lives. It is just very sad.
I drive 54 every day and see alot of people taking foolish chances passing traffic. I would love it if 54 was a 4 lane because there is alot of slow traffic. Irregardless it is not worth your life or the lives of others to get someplace 5 minutes earlier. Do not pass unless you have a clear opening! My heart goes out to the families of the victims. I cannot imagine the pain they must be going through. May God comfort them at this time.
It's sad that two young people lost their lives, especially when they weren't doing anything wrong. I believe MO law prohibits passing more than one vehicle at a time & the driver of the other truck was passing 3 AND a semi? It sounds like a case the local prosecutor may be taking a look at.
I am one of Emily's cousins and it is very true what Corey's cousin said about the seat belts. They could have had 100 seat belts on and it would not have mattered. The truck looked like a piece of scrap metal. Yes, seat belts are very important but in this instance, it would NOT have saved Emily or Corey's life. The man that hit them knew that he should not have been passing and it is 100% his fault. Two very young lives are lost due to his irresponsibility. His deliberate negligence cost two lives and unimaginable heartache for families and friends. This article says NOTHING about the man passing when he shouldn't have been. That is the main issue and what needs to be addressed. These two teenagers will be missed more than words can ever express. The families appreciate continued prayer and support.
You know what? I'm 17 years old, Corey's age and cousin. Everyone needs to know something about this accident. Yes, seatbelts save lives, however, in this accident if Corey and Emily had been wearing their seatbelts it wouldn't have done them any good. Corey and Emily weren't at fault in any way. All they were doing was going to get gas. Corey was in his lane. The other driver tried passing 3 cars AND a semi in a NO PASSING lane AND on a HILL. If you want to sit there and blame these two kids fine but don't announce what you think when you have no clue. You aren't the ones holding the families of these two kids and you aren't the ones having to see and live with the after math of what this guy did. He was in the wrong and he shouldn't have walked away. Corey and Emily were both loved very much. Unless you have a comment with an apology to the family or to express your sorrow or regrets or anything else we would be glad to read your comments, but if you want to act like you know what you are talking about when it comes to these two kids and this accident because of the article that you just read, keep it to yourselves. I saw the truck, seatbelts wouldn't have saved their lives. I also talked to the State Patrol, seatbelts wouldn't have saved their lives. Know what you're talking about before you talk, especially in this case.
Please. everyone that reads this. WEAR YOUR SEATBELT. It saves lives
Would this be a case of the person passing didn't see the vehicle coming in the opposite direction due to age?
My prayers to the families of the teens.
my thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Emily and Cory. taken so young with everything ahead of them in life. now they are in gods hands.