Death in Family

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Three people, including a 2-year-old girl, were killed in Roanoke late Sunday when a car trying to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone collided head-on with a third vehicle, police said.

The accident was reported at about 9 p.m. in the 2200 block of U.S. 377, near its intersection with Schooling Road on the north side of Roanoke, according to a press release from police.

The name of the 2-year-old girl would not be released until her family was notified, said Roanoke police Capt. Robert Crawford.

Police, however, released the names of the other two victims.

Included were Joshua Adkison, 24, of Virginia Beach, Va., who was traveling with the girl, and Rachele Bowman, 29, of Southlake, who was traveling alone, Crawford said.

Two other women were injured, Crawford said.

Kristina Adkison, 24, also of Virgina Beach, was taken by helicopter ambulance to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, where she was being treated in the intensive care unit, Crawford said.

I found and pasted part of a story from the Fort-Worth Star Telegram about the accident that cutter1 referred to that includes names, but I do not know if this is KellerDad's son-in-law, daughter, and grand-daughter or not.

I just saw this story on the news and just felt so sorry for this young family and now I read this,,,,,,, I am in shock. I will see if I can find out on this and if anyone else could it would be greatly appreciated. This is tragic.

I am not sure if you remember but KD spoke about the birth of his granddaughter on this webpage and asked for prayers then as she was born premature and she was overcame many odds.

Please everyone pray for this family this is just tragic.....

I just sent KD a text I will see if I can find out on this.....From his response to my text I believe this is his daughter, son in law and granddaughter so please lets all send out our love and prayers to KD and his family, he really needs all of us now more than ever.

Through the immeasurable pain, may God comfort KD and his family during this horrific ordeal.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

From the Dallas Morning News....


Navy petty officer, young daughter killed in Roanoke crash

10:02 PM CST on Monday, January 28, 2008
By DEBRA DENNIS / The Dallas Morning News
debdennis@dallasnews.com

Joshua Adkison's parents wanted him closer to home.

The 24-year-old naval petty officer and Cleburne High School alum had served in Yemen and other far-off ports, said his mother, Lisa Adkison.

"He was still in the Navy, and he was changing jobs," the Grandview woman said Monday. "He had put in for a transfer, and he wound up getting to Corpus Christi. We were just thankful they were coming home."

But Mr. Adkison didn't make it home. On Sunday, he and his 2-year-old daughter, Madison, were killed about 9 p.m. in a head-on collision on Highway 377 in Roanoke.

Mr. Adkison's wife, Kristina, also 24, suffered internal bleeding and was in the intensive-care unit at John Peter Smith Hospital. Officials expect her to survive, and her condition was upgraded Monday from critical to serious.

Police said a car driven by a Southlake woman crossed into oncoming traffic and caused the crash. That woman, 29-year-old Rachele Bowman, died at the scene.

The driver of a third car involved in the smash-up, 47-year-old Jolene Owen of Haslet, was treated for minor injuries and released. She could not be reached Monday but left a message on her answering machine saying that she is feeling fine.

Mr. Adkison and his family lived in Virginia Beach, Va., and were in the process of moving to their new home just outside the Naval Air Station at Ingleside, where Mr. Adkison was recently transferred.

The Adkisons spent Sunday visiting Kristina's relatives in Denton County – she hails from Lake Dallas – a family friend said, but it was unclear late Monday where they were headed when the crash occurred.

Roanoke police Capt. Robert Crawford said the initial investigation showed Ms. Bowman was traveling south in the 2200 block of Highway 377, a two-lane road, when she tried to pass Ms. Owen and collided with the Adkisons' northbound car.

"This was passing in a no-passing zone," Capt. Crawford said. "We are trying to determine if speed was a factor."

Investigators are also checking whether alcohol may have played a role.

Lisa Adkison became emotional Monday as she talked about her son, his wife and their child.

"They were trying to find a place. They were just moving," Mrs. Adkison said, noting that their furniture was still somewhere between Virginia and South Texas. "He was just returning from deployment. We are in shock. We just don't know what to make of it."

Kenneth Clapp, education minister at Westhill Church of Christ in Cleburne, was with Kristina Adkison when she was told that her husband and daughter had been killed.

"The first thing she said was: 'We were wearing our seatbelts. We should all be OK.' But of course that is not the case," Mr. Clapp said. "It's all new right now. She was in and out of the anesthesia.

"She's a young lady with a whole lot to deal with."

Words escape me...it is so hard to understand when young lives are interrupted.

Prayers for healing, both physically and emotionally, are lifted up for Kristina, KD and their extended family.

Loss of the young is impossible to understand. A prayer for God's healing presence and understanding for the difficult times ahead.

Oh my God! The sadness and horror of this tragedy.

We will certainly tuck this family in our prayers.

May they rest in peace.

Would someone please put this in the general forum? I don't know how to or I would.....

Oh, wow.....I am stunned.....KellerDad, our thoughts are with all of you at this time.....

I too am at a loss for words.

May God's love please encompass, soothe, and settle all of those who are struggling with this tragedy.

I am stunned and of course feel complete sorrow and sadness for the families of KellerDAD. Prayers will be vigilant for all...We never know...Please put your heart and soul into everyday day with those you love....and those you know...

Absolutely shocking!

My thoughts and Prayers are with the family.

I'm terribly saddened to read this. My sincere condolences, and my prayers go out to KD and his family.

very sad, our thoughts and prayers go out to kd and hiss family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

condolences and prayers from NE Ohio

Prayers from VA for you and your family.

Doug -- when you see this, know that we all care for you and are praying for your family during this time of loss. Words can't express how this saddens all that know you....and even those that don't. May God touch lives and answer prayers by healing your daughter. Please forgive us if we don't know what to say or do to help.

-Randy

My deepest sympathies to KD and family.

Prayers from Ohio for KD and family.

I am so so sorry to hear this.
My thoughts and prayers are with you
and your family.

Our hearts go out to you and your family.

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

I cannot believe this, especially after all your family has already been through the past few months. My prayers are for your daughters healing and for the family as they try to deal with this tragedy. I am so sorry!

Mere words seem so very insufficient at a time like this. KellerDad, please know that we are all praying for you and your family.

I am sorry for your loss KellerDad. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Our prayers are with you and all the family
both today and in the days ahead.
Know that you have many arms around you.

I am saddened by this tragic news. My heart hurts. KellerDad you will be in our thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry.

KellerDad-I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Know that many people will have you and your family in their thoughts and prayers.

I'm still in a fog. My daughter and her family came to spend Sunday at our house. Madison had just started turning the corner with her health issues and was such a happy baby.

Josh was the best son in law a man could ask for. A hard worker and one that loved his wife and daughter with all thier heart. He had just returned from deployment in November to the gulf, and was so happy to be coming home to Texas.

They had left my house heading back to Lake Dallas to my daughter's mothers house when it happened. Kristina is a tough girl and will pull through physically, but it is going to be very hard emotionally for her. She just lost her entire life.

To much death around here lately. Just seems like yesterday that I buried one of my best friends and now I have to bury my son in law and granddaughter.

I am so sorry for your loss, Doug.

sorry KD praying for you and your family in Rockwall

This is just tragic. I'm sorry to hear about this, KD, and I hope your daughter, you and your family can find some peace and comfort soon.

KD, My heart aches for you and your family. Godspeed with your daughter's recovery both physically and emotionally.

So sad... prayers going up for KD, family and friends; that they may somehow find peace. I am so sorrowful for your loss.

KD,

Sorry for your loss. Very sad news indeed.

KD So sorry for your tremendous loss. Words are not enough. So sad.

KellerDad,

Tearful prayers for you and your family. I am so very very sorry for this terrible tragedy.