Natalie Barnard, 20, killed and Rachel Beckstrom, 19, seriously injured in car crash with tractor trailer on Matt Highway in Forsyth County, Georgia

Modified Date: 
Tue, 06/20/2017 - 7:03pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, May 29, 2015

Mormon church missionary killed in Forsyth County crash

Barnard's family members sent a statement saying they will miss her larger than life smile and the radiance that made her instantly loveable. 

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"We extend our love and prayers in behalf of their families and loved ones at this difficult time," Eric Hawkins, a Church spokesman, said in the statement.

Natalie Barnard, 20 and Rachel Beckstrom, 19, were involvied in the crash on Matt Highway Friday afternoon, which occurred when a car driven by Barnard was crushed by a tractor-trailer as she was pulling out of a driveway. Natalie was killed and Beckstrom suffered serious injuries. The two were in Atlanta doing missionary work for the Church of Latter Day Saints, and the women were working when the crash happened. Beckstrom is listed in critical condition at the Atlanta Medical Center.

 

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Natalie Barnard
Rachel Beckstrom
Roadway: 
Matt Highway

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