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Missing Chantrel Donegan found safe
UPDATE: Chantrel Donegan is found safe.
A search is underway for Chantrel Donegan, a beloved member of the Huntsville, Alabama community, who has been reported missing.
Her brother, Byron A. Donegan, took to social media, posting an emotional plea for help: “Alright y’all, I never thought I would have to do this, but if anyone has seen or heard from my sister, Chantrél Donegan, please reach out and let me know. My mom said they haven’t seen or heard from her since Sunday at church. I just want to make sure she’s alright.”
Chantrel was last seen attending services at Saint Bartley Primitive Baptist Church, and since then, her family and friends have been unable to contact her.
The church, deeply concerned for Chantrel’s safety, issued a public message to the community:
“Hello Huntsville, AL, and surrounding areas! One of our own members, whom we love dearly, is missing—Ms. Chantrél Donegan. We ask for your prayers for her safe return! If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact the Huntsville Police Department or reach out to her brother, Byron A. Donegan.”
The family, church community, and Huntsville Police Department are all actively seeking any leads or information that may help locate Chantrel.
Anyone who may have seen or heard from her is urged to come forward and help bring her home safely.
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3 killed after car crashes into freight train in Harvey, victims identified
No injuries were reported among the train crew or passengers, CSX stated.
A tragic crash in the south suburbs on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of three people, following a devastating collision with a freight train.
The incident occurred at approximately 12:31 p.m. near 152nd Street and Park Avenue in Harvey, close to Thornton Township High School.
Emergency crews spent about eight hours on the scene, investigating the deadly crash and its aftermath.
According to officials from CSX Transportation, a vehicle ignored the lowered crossing gates and collided with the side of a freight train.
The three individuals inside the vehicle suffered fatal injuries as a result of the impact.
The Cook County Medical Examiner confirmed the deaths, identifying the victims as Kimberly Kimmy Kim, Crystal Jakubowski, and Keith (last name not released).
No injuries were reported among the train crew or passengers, CSX stated.
At this time, the exact circumstances leading up to the crash remain unclear. It is not yet known why the driver bypassed the crossing gates.
CSX, in cooperation with Illinois State Police and the Harvey Police Department, is conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of the collision.
Although Dolton police were present at the scene, CSX clarified that they are not handling the investigation.
As of now, no further details have been released, and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist with the inquiry.