Three Killed In Tragic Arlington Wreck Identified
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Posted On: October 11, 2011 by Mark A. Anderson
Three of the victims of yesterday’s fatal car wreck in Arlington have been identified as twin brothers Michael and Stephen Eckles, 21 (one of whom was driving), and Danielle Ruthstrom, 19. It is believed all three attended Seguin High School in Arlington. Two other victims who are still in critical condition at JPS Hospital in Fort Worth have not yet been publically identified.
Police still do not know what exactly caused the car in which the group was riding to go off the road and crash into a tree, splitting it in half before becoming engulfed in flames. There was speculation that alcohol was a factor as a liquor bottle was found at the accident scene, although a close friend of the Eckles brothers whose home they had left just prior to the collision reported that he noticed nothing unusual about either of them.
The deadly accident happened at approximately 3:00 am yesterday morning at the intersection of Southeast Green Oaks Boulevard and Yaupon Drive, close to Ferguson Junior High School.
I wish to offer my most heartfelt condolences to the families of Michael, Stephen and Danielle. I cannot even imagine the grief you must be experiencing right now. What happened with a tragedy. On behalf of everyone here at the Anderson Law Firm, and I’m sure across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, I want you to know that our thoughts are with you.
To the loved ones of those still in hospital: I wish your children as full and speedy recovery as possible. Our thoughts are with you also.
Camp Pendleton Marines Killed in Helicopter Crash Identified
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September 20, 2011 - According to reports the identities of two Camp Pendleton Marines that were fatally injured has been released.
According to Marine Corps officials two Marines that were killed in a Monday helicopter crash that occurred just after 1:05 p.m. have been identified. Both men were assigned to the Marine Light Attack Helcopter Training Squadron 303 and identified as Capt. Jeffrey Bland of Champaign, Ill. and 1st Lt. Thomas Heitmann of Mendota, Ill.
According to Marine Corps officials the Marines were in a AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter and was attached to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at Camp Pendleton and were not carrying any weapons at the time of the crash.
Video after the crash showed fire burning in the chaparral covered mountains.
