New York car crash leaves 5 children, all from the same family, dead trends now
Five children were killed Sunday in Scarsdale, New York after the group's SUV crashed into a tree and caught fire just after midnight.
According to local police, the vehicle was driven by a 16-year-old boy who veered off the road for an unknown reason and struck a tree in Westchester County.
A nine-year-old boy who was riding in the 'rear hatchback/cargo area' managed to survive the crash and escape the vehicle.
The parents of the five children - whose ages ranged from eight to 17 - posted heartbreaking tributes to social media Sunday afternoon.
'This is the most painful post I ever had to write in my life,' said father Anthony Bilips in a Facebook post. 'We wouldn't wish this to happen to anyone in this world.'
Five children were killed Sunday in Scarsdale, New York after the group's SUV crashed into a tree and caught fire just after midnight
These are two of the children who were killed in the fiery crash Sunday
'This is the most painful post I ever had to write in my life,' said father Anthony Bilips (left) in a Facebook post
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According to WABC, police said the 16-year-old who was at the wheel may have fallen asleep causing him and the Nissan Rogue to travel off the road.
After hitting the tree, the car burst into flames and killed the driver, three young boys, and two girls, all from Derby, Connecticut.
The children's names and respective ages are unknown at this time.
'They're all either teenagers or less, sadly,' O'Leary said.
While speaking with media, Westchester Police spokesperson Kieran O'Leary said the one child who survived was able to get 'out the back somehow.'
The 9-year-old boy who survived was taken to Westchester Medical Center.
He was in stable condition Sunday afternoon.
The crash remains under investigation as the family grieves the losses.
In social media posts, the family has asked friends and loved ones for prayers and thoughts during the difficult time.
'Lord Jesus I don’t understand why you had to take our babies from us,' wrote Nicole Cross - who said her children were killed in the wreck.
'Please give us the strength Lord God,' Cross said.
'These kids
