Nothing is better than sitting at the dinner table and listening to them discuss what the kids learned that day at school. Of course, education is a crucial part of raising any child.
The Crustner family will regrettably not host another occasion of this nature.
Little Payton Crustner had just posed for a picture to remember her first day of fourth grade when tragedy struck with devastating effects.
Payton Crustner, who was nine years old at the time, was animated the morning of her first day of fourth grade.
Someone took her life before she even got inside the classroom.
Payton was killed in a tragic car accident. She was shot just ten minutes prior to the crash, as reported by Houston KHOU television, and she survived the attack by holding a sign.
Marcus Wayne Dukes, age 18, was driving on the interstate when he made a left turn and slammed into vehicles traveling the other way, according to the experts.
In a short period of time, he struck Miranda Michelle Clark’s 32-year-old car. Three kids rode in Miranda’s backseat: Payton, 9, her older sibling, 16, and an unidentified 3-year-old.
Payton was thrown from the car after the collision, according to KYTX Television. Following severe injuries, she passed away right away.
Payton only wore a lower belt, which was inadequate to keep her securely fastened, while Mirada ostensibly wore a safety belt while driving.
Marcus Dukes, Payton’s family, and the unnamed 3-year-old did not use seatbelts.
The accident victims were quickly transported from the emergency room, and Payton’s younger sibling is currently in fair condition.
Fortunately, the minor injuries suffered by the other three harmed groups allowed them to leave the emergency room.
Since then, a family member has started a fundraising campaign on Facebook, with all proceeds going to cover Payton’s funeral expenses and her brother’s medical expenses. Nearly $18,000 has been raised so far.
Please remember this family in your prayers, the post requests in its opening. Payton Lynn Crustner, age 9, died this morning, just before the start of the fourth grade.
Payton’s family is in our thoughts and prayers during these trying times.
I want people to remember how important it is to buckle up by hearing this story. It might seem obvious at this point, but some people choose to ignore it.
Never forget that the front and back safety belts can be the most important vehicle security feature.
If you can, spread the word about this crucial message to prevent the deaths of more children.
