Ohio pastor harm, man killed in ‘freak accident’ after leaving Bible examine

[ad_1] A pastor is recovering after being injured throughout a "freak accident" that killed his passenger on the best way residence from Bible study in Ohio.

"It's with nice unhappiness and sorrow of coronary heart that we should move alongside this info and replace," Northwest Baptist Church in Toledo wrote in a publish on their Fb web page.

The church stated Pastor Andrew Edwards was driving one other man home from a Bible study on Thursday, when tragedy struck whereas they have been at a cease mild, after a tree fell on prime of their automobile.

Toledo Hearth and Rescue officers described the incident to WTVG as a "freak accident" when a tree and energy traces fell on the pastor's car.

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An Ohio man died, and a church pastor was badly injured, after a "freak accident" occurred whereas they have been on their manner residence from Bible examine. (Northwest Baptist Church)

The passenger, Richard Miller, 35, was killed within the accident and pronounced deceased on the scene, in keeping with the church, whereas Edwards was taken to a neighborhood hospital in vital situation, however is now steady and responsive.

"As arduous as that is to imagine and share, Bro Richard was taken residence to be with the Lord. Pastor Edwards is in vital care - however he's steady and responsive and has motion in all extremities," the publish from the church learn.

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"He suffered fractures to his clavicle, sternum, and a vertebra in his again. The largest concern is a small mind bleed they're keeping track of," the publish continued.

Officers advised WTVG that two different vehicles have been driving close by when the tree fell they usually each sustained harm, however the individuals inside these automobiles weren't injured.

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On Easter Sunday, the church shared an replace that Edwards had "been transferred from the ICU to the trauma unit following affirmation from the neurologist that the mind harm is of no speedy concern."

"Pastor Edwards awoke instantly and expressed his need to return to his pastoral duties, stating that he has a lot work to do," the church wrote. "He was reassured that each one tasks are being managed in his absence. We give because of the Lord for His continued therapeutic and faithfulness."

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The church wrote that Edwards' household stated they're "sincerely grateful for the continued prayers and support throughout this time."

"Your kindness and care imply a lot to our household," the household stated.

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