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Posted: December 27, 2009

Troopers: Child killed in wreck wasn't properly restrained

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Dunn, N.C. — A 6-year-old child was not properly restrained when the SUV she was riding in collided Friday with a tractor trailer in Harnett County, according to the state Highway Patrol.

The tractor trailer was traveling northbound on Interstate 95, near the Pope Road overpass, when the SUV attempted to pass it, troopers said.

The driver of the SUV lost control of the vehicle and went off the road, striking a guardrail before over correcting, then hitting the tractor trailer and landing upside down, troopers said.

SUV passenger Taryn Greise, 6, of Pennsylvania, was killed, troopers said. She was not restrained in a child’s car seat or wearing a seatbelt, troopers said Sunday.

The driver of the SUV, Brandon John Greise Sr., 34, three other adults and two other children were transported to Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in Dunn for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The tractor trailer driver was not injured.

Troopers said charges could be filed this week in the wreck.

RELATED TOPICS: Harnett County

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I had one of these children that would always try to unbuckle and get out of the car seat. I went to the hardware store and bought one of those small spring clamps that you would use to hold something together while the glue set. It had no sharp edges and it was easy for me to squeeze open but not the kids. It frustrated the kids but the problem was solved. One of my in-laws still uses it today.
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December 28, 2009 3:50 p.m.
But, shelie26, the Million Dollar question is, "If you mess up, will you then take personal responsibility and pay the price to society that you consequently owe?"
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December 28, 2009 3:33 p.m.
Yes we can all judge and say what needs to be done . But how many times have we done something careless and put ourselfs , our families or someone else in danger. By being on a cell phone while driving ,Eating while were driving or driving overing the posted speed limit all these things could lead to fatal circumstances and most everyone is guiltiy of not doing everthing just right. We dont know everything Think about it.
shelie26
December 28, 2009 3:12 p.m.
kandisrdh, I'm so gald your family is well. It's people like you that just don't getit! You have to have contriol of your children at all times. If I had a child that I had no more control over than you have over yours, I would never take them any place in a car. Period! Until they understood that when I lock the seat belt it stays locked until I say different! No one gets in my car without wearing a seat belt. No one!
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December 28, 2009 12:41 p.m.
We don't need more laws. If the drivers of these cars don't see that everyone is seated properly, and a child or adult is harmed than they should be charged with a crime. Voluntary man slaughter or the likes of it! they should not be allowed to plead down to a lesser charge! It's easy, we just have to have the guts to do something! The same goes for cell phone use while driving. We have laws that say reckless driving is a crime! Cell phone use while driving is reckless!
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December 28, 2009 12:32 p.m.
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