Five Killed, One Survivor in Mississippi Train–Van Crash

Overview

• The Canadian Pacific Kansas City freight train hit a Chrysler minivan at a rural crossing near Wiggins on Friday, killing five people in the van.
• Authorities said the lone survivor is 23-year-old Ariel Chamblee, who was airlifted to a hospital and remains under care.
• Stone County Coroner Wayne Flurry identified the dead as driver Ryan C. Peterson, 26, Kristina Carver, 45, her daughters Emley Chamblee, 22, and Sarabeth Chamblee, 20, and Demarcus Perkins, 23.
• The Pump Branch Road crossing has no warning lights or gate, only a stop sign, and it has seen at least three crashes in the past three years including a fatal wreck in February, according to the coroner.
• The railroad reported no injuries on the train and said the Stone County Sheriff’s Office is investigating, adding a statement of condolence to the victims’ families.