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and wear your seat belts! The fact that these precious babies survived with minor injuries shows how important seat belts and car seats can be

That's a very sad situation for those children

It's too bad people driving in the high speed lane won't move over for cars to pass the way they are supposed too. People pass in the left hand lane all the time because of that.

People pass in the left hand lane all the time because of that???? A driver passing another vehicle is supposed to pass using the LEFT hand lane. It's illegal to pass a vehicle on the right.

Lori...huh? The left hand lane IS the passing lane. While I also find it frustrating when people won't move out of the way, that was not the issue here....she was driving too damn fast & lost control. But like the others have said, they all probably would have survived if they'd been wearing seat belts.

Lori, you are always supposed to pass on the left. And the high speed lane was given that name by people who drive at high speeds. It's really called the passing lane. It doesn't matter how fast you go in that lane, there is always someone on your tail with their lights flashing and a finger in the air. And it's usually a white SUV with gold trim with a woman driving while phoning and with a car seat in back. I think most of us have seen that often enough. My doctor once told me, after I had kids, that mothers with babies are at the highest risk of automobile accidents because their attention is not always on the road and they are always in a hurry.

Thanks God for child seats. They work. However, this is so tragic and I certainly hope that parents are more responsible. When you have children in the car, please slow down. SUV or no SUV, its deadly. My heart goes out to the children and families for their loss.

Sheila was a good friend of mine. We grew up together. She LOVED her children dearly. Its so hard to comprehend at this point. The main thing is... EVERYONE has sped some point in their life... but what people need to understand is what implications that may have. EVEN if your not the one with the baby in the car... what if your speeding causes an accident with other vehicles. Sheila was a very independent and strong woman.... and unfortunitly her 3 beautiful lil boys will never be able to experience what an amazing woman she was. I think I speak for everyone in North Kingstown where Sheila grew up when I say, she will forever be missed. I pray for all the families involved and hope the community will come together to support the families of these victems.

"It's too bad people driving in the high speed lane won't move over for cars to pass the way they are supposed too." ok Lori...people should operate their vehicle at the speed limit and in a safe fashion and not be passing people who are operating at the speed limit. People like you cause accidents like this...stay off of the road or get a ride from a responsible driver....

Lori, the left hand lane is the high speed lane. Perhaps that's one of the problems in RI. It seems like many drivers are not aware that the left lane is for passing, not traveling.

Lori:

You're suposed to pass on the left as slower traffic moves on the right.

I think you said it backwards.

These people were speeding and not wearing seat belts; a very bad combination.

It is ALWAYS better to be restrained in the vehicle and get a few bruises than to be tossed around (or out) and receive serious or paralyzing injuries.

May God have mercy on them.

I knew sheila in a very personal level and everything that laura said is true and she will be forever missed. I think what we can get from this is that we should always be cautious when driving and wear our seatbelts.....sheila, i love you and you will be in my mind forever. Thank you for the wonderful times i've had with you. Thank you!

Has any one figured out how you fit three passengers AND three car seats in an suv, bmw or not there just isn't room.

This is very sad, and as a nurse, something I have seen over and over.
Slowing down might help but wearing seat belts and paying attention are critical. Paying attention - no cell phones, putting on makeup, reading the paper, looking for your favorite CD to pop in - can prevent an accident. If you do have one, wearing a seat belt can help you survive. I've cared for many trauma victims in the ED and most of the non-surviviors were not wearing seat belts.
If someone wants to pass though, no matter how fast he is going, move over and let him pass. On the other hand, use your brain - it's not helpful to flip the bird, honk at someone and ride their trunk if they have no place to move over to let you pass.

just a little input people who come on here to say stupid things obviously have nothing better to do. friends and family are grievin because of this situation. but to sit here and bag on them is just wrong. and the 3rd victim Claire is in critical condition still.

Some Mercedes SUVs come with an third row seating as an option. It really doesn't matter. Sad but three idiots died as a result of irreponsiblity. These adults should have known better to wear their seat belts.

JPL..Seriously you can drive the way you want but if I want to go 5 over or even 10 over who gave you a badge and said you should monitor that? The people driving the speed limit in the passing lane (that are not passing)really do need to move over. You never know someones situation what if they are rushing to the hospital or an emergency? Actually its people like you that cause the accidents!! Stop trying to be the police and worry about yourself. The people that can see your trying to get past them and continue to stay in front of you just to make you slow down cause road rage!!

three woman weren't wearing their seatbelts and two are now dead and one close to it

three babies strapped in were wearing seatbelts and are alive and okay

they were speeding in a mercedes on 295, with CHILDREN IN THE CAR. how can anyone say they were loving mothers when they were putting themselves and their children at risk?

but that's pawtucket for you i s'pose.

Sheila: that car has three rows...so two people in the front, two in the middle and thee people in the back.

May God bless the Women that passed. May God protect the children as they will grow up without their Mothers. May God bless the Fathers that are left with the loss, and may God Bless the people that don't have compassion for these families at this time and are writing wasteful words.

Show respect for everyone. Love your Christian brothers and sisters. Fear God.
1 Peter 2:17

Lori.....YOU are ignorant with your comment. Please stay off the road! sheila, I have been thinking the SAME THING about the 3 adults and 3 baby seats! It was a Mercedes SUV and they are no Suburban! They are small, and I find it HARD PRESSED to fit all that in one! It is no wonder the adults were not belted in, it must have been packed like a clown car! No jokes intended, I mean it in all seriousness! Not to mention the required "travelling gear" for the 3 babies/toddlers! I find this to be a very very sad and UNNECESSARY incident! I have a 1 year old and it really tears my heart out to think of these 3 kids with 1 parent now. I hope this incident serves to make people stop and THINK before acting to irresponsibly.

I'm sure all the people involved in this accident are nice, and have touched someone in their lives in a positive way as evidenced here in this string. My questions are : Why driving so fast? With our without kids in the vehicle, to drive at high rate of speed, weaving from lane to lane to pass flow of traffic, driving aggressively is to disregard safety wontonly, thus death resulting. Hopefully the investigation will find a "reason" why this person was driving to endanger herself and others. In a hurry is not a good reason to drive fast and aggressively. If there were substances that skewed judgement and coordination to drive safely, this too, will be determined from the Police Investigation and lab results. Sad story, but the kicker is there is NO REASON why these children don't have parents, and loved ones are grieving. NO REASON AT ALL COULD JUSTIFY driving to endanger...........because as we all see, DEATH RESULTED.

You look at her (driving) record and would never think of her to drive like this.

i have never met one of those passanqers who dide. but i feel bad for kaylas son jayden. hes so little and hes going to grow up with no mother.

I am glad to see other people confirmed my first thought when I read Lori's comment...the left lane is the passing lane not the high speed lane! So many people refer to it as the high speed lane I doubted myself. This is one of the problems with our highways. I think some people think the posted speed limit is just the suggested limit. My prayers are with the families who lost their daughters, sister and mothers!

Only 2 died. The 3rd is still in the hospital in critical condition.

There is absolutely no reason to speed. We will all get where we are going if we just maintain the speed limit and drive safe. This stuff about passing cars bothers me - I do the speed limit and I am being passed all the time. There is a speed limit for a reason. Whats the hurry? We are all going to the same place - keep speeding you will definitely get there faster!

There is absolutely no reason to speed. We will all get where we are going if we maintain the speed limit and drive safely. This stuff about passing - I drive the speed limit and I am being passed all the time. There is a speed limit for a reason. We are all ending up in the same place - keep speeding and you will get there faster.

hello to all readers; Kayla was my beautiful little cousin. she leaves behind a 2 year old son. the other family members also have losses one way or the other. i was once asked not to long ago why do bad things happen to good people. well let me send me sincere love and admiration out to all that this incident effects either being a witness being a family member or just had a experience in something like this and you have to share it. Life is short, beautiful, and should never be taking for granted. no matter what happened or happen, we all lose, you have one life to live here on this earth. and how you chose to live it. doesn't reflect necessarily how you leave this place. please be respectful we will have a special show tonight in memory of Kayla Pine at the Poets Place From the R.I.P., it is located at 235 Main st Pawtucket R.I. this is a B.Y.O.B.event(beer and wine only please) we will be giving out free food, admission is 5$ all Proceeds will go to Her 2 year old son Jayden this event is held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month so both shows this month will be going to the family thank you

Rest in peace Kayla. my prayers are always with you.

It sickens me that you all are worried about what lane you can pass and what lane you cannot. We have lost 2 mom's and who knows about the 3rd person. I am thankful the babies are ok, but come on people get over it. I drive 295 every day and when i went to work this a.m. I had knots in my stomach. Let's face the facts speed kills and seatbelts saves lives. If I am in the high speed lane or as you folks call it the passing lane and I am doing 65 if you tailgate me take your chance and go around me why should I risk my life and my childs so you can speed??????????????????????????????????????????????

R.I.p. Sheila sorry to here family god bless sheila I feel so bad for the children Mel im so sorry man

I think it is rude to concentrate on what was wrong with the way they were driving or how they were riding in their car, not for anyone else to judge. No one is perfect. The fact of the matter is two children lost their mother and two mothers have lost their children, have some respect for families. My prayers are with their families at during this difficult time.

Sheila was one of the most beautiful, independent people i have ever met. she was like a big sister to me and i will miss her so much. her 3 boys will go up to be great men one day. its sad that they wont have the opportunity to get to know her. i love you and all of the crams. we'll all miss you. Sheila made a mistake everyone has made and we can all learn from it. But whats in the past is in the past and now we can't do anything to change it just remember and move on. goodbye sheila. i miss you.

Some of you should brush up on RI passing rules.

The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions:

When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn;

Upon a one-way street, or upon any roadway on which traffic is restricted to one direction of movement, where the roadway is free from obstructions and of sufficient width for two (2) or more lines of moving vehicles.

The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting the movement in safety. In no event shall the movement be made by driving off the pavement or main-traveled portion of the roadway.

regargles of how it happen these young girls lost there lives. The children lost their mother, the parents lost their daughtes, siblings lost sisters and so on. As said, we all make poor decisions along the way. I too lost a daughter at 22 same tragic way. no one should be judging just thanking god it was not your family that is going through this horrific tradegy. There is no greater heartachein life than the loss of a child.I know i too burried mine who also left a child behind. My these families find the strength to get through these terrible days to come.

How does a 23 yr old mother of 3 afford a BMW or Mercedez SUV?

Uneven tire pressure will make a vehicle roll over in a high speed situation.Take the time and check out your tires!

what i want to no is how will anyone no if alcohol or drugs were a factor.

I knew Shelia and she was an awesome person and would never purposely put anyone in harm espically the ones she loved. She will be dearly missed and never forgotten. She is one of the most caring people I knew. I love you Shay.

This was probably not the issue in the case, especially considering that all women didn't have their seatbelts on. However, I've learned that the percentage of non-seatbelt-usage goes up significantly in roll-overs. I don't think that is a coincidence. Apparently a blow to the back of a seatbelt can make it pop open. How scary is that? I wish *I* could seatbelt myself in a 5 point harness!

Single mother of 2, working at a fast food restaurant, driving a MERCEDES ???? What's wrong with this picture......

Ok first off I think some ppl on here are being very rude and ignorant.. didnt ur parents teach u anything growing up? seriously. yes she shouldnt have been speeding.. but a lot of ppl speed she was not the only one. If this was ur family or friend u surely wouldnt be this rude! so how about u ppl use ur brain for a few minutes n think about it! how would u feel if it were ur family or friends and ppl who dont know them were being sooo rude.. u sure wouldnt like it or appreciate it!

second- Shea u were a great person and a GREAT mother! u will be truly missed and never forgotten! missing u always Love Jessica R.I.P Sheila

rest in peace kayla pine... I love you n you will be loved n missed..forever.. everytime i hear your name all the memories of us chillin n talkin come to my mind.. its soo sad tht you had to say goodbye in such a terrible wayy..i just hope you kno tht youll always be remembered forever n your son will always love you n think about you as he grows up..you were so young n beauitful n touched so many people..in so many different wayys.. but i didnt kno shelia tht way but im sorry for her two boys n her family she looked like such a loving person.. n clair ill pray for you n hope you recover from this tragic accident tht claimed your friends lives.. i jus wish you guys were wearing your seatbelts..n amanda im sure tht they werent doin drugs or drinkin while there were kids in the car.. n a autopsy is obviously a wayy they would figure tht out.. n for you earl jus because someone has 3 kids doesnt mean you cant drive a merceceds suv.. its called saving money.. did u ever hear of tht?..well kayla i love you..xoxo

I can't believe how rude and inconsiderate some of you people are! You guys obviously have no morals at all! We have two beautiful girls who lost their lives, four children without a mother, and one who is still in the hospital fighting every day to get back home to her daughter, and all you can do is sit here and criticize these poor girls. They made a terrible mistake, they're not perfect and neither are you! I didn't know Sheila, but my heart goes out to everyone affected by her loss. As a family member of Kayla and Claire, I can tell you they are wonderful, caring people. To Claire, keep your head up honey and stay strong. We're all pulling for you, and we love you very much! To Kayla, you will be sadly missed and never forgotten! We love you both! R.I.P Kayla!!!