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Family Ties Forever! · 11-26-2012, 01:44 AM

I hope those injured will be ok. It's sad to hear that two people died. A 140 vehicle pileup is huge.

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Pearland Couple Killed In 140-Vehicle Pileup
Posted: Nov 23 2012 7:52 AM CST Updated: Nov 24 2012 2:32 AM CST
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Beaumont, Texas - A couple from Pearland was killed and more than 80 people were hurt Thursday when at least 140 vehicles collided in Southeast Texas in a pileup that left trucks twisted on top of each other and authorities rushing to pull survivors from the wreckage. The collision occurred in extremely foggy conditions at about 8:45 a.m. Thanksgiving Day on Interstate 10 southwest of Beaumont, a Gulf Coast city about 80 miles east of Houston.

Debra Leggio, 60, and Vincent Leggio, 64, of Pearland, died in a Chevy Suburban SUV crushed by a tractor trailer, the Texas Department of Public Safety said. "They were happy people," said Richard Leggio, the victims' son.
Richard Leggio said he and his relatives were shocked when they got the news that his parents died in the pileup. "They liked to gamble a lot. That was their little getaway," he said. "They're great people is all I can say."

The Leggios were well-known business owners who operated Vinco Electric Company in Pearland. "He was a nice man. I would go over there and carry them donuts. They did our electricity work when we had problems here," said Dan Jones, a friend. "My brother and I run the business, and we'll keep going forth from there," Richard Leggio said. The accident injured nearly 100 people.

Jefferson County sheriff's Deputy Rod Carroll said that 80 to 90 people were transported to hospitals with 10 to 12 of those in serious to critical condition. He said 140 to 150 vehicles were involved in the pileup. According to DPS, a crash on the eastbound side of the highway led to other accidents in a dangerous chain reaction. There were multiple crashes on the other side of the highway as well.

Carroll told The Associated Press the fog was so thick that deputies didn't immediately realize they were dealing with multiple accidents. "It is catastrophic," Carroll said. "I've got cars on top of cars." I-10's eastbound lanes were re-opened Thursday evening after more than eight hours. Carroll said uninjured drivers tried to help as authorities sorted through the wreckage.

"It's just people helping people," Carroll said. "The foremost thing in this holiday season is how other travelers were helping us when we were overwhelmed, sitting and holding, putting pressure on people that were injured."

Copyright 2012 by ClicHouston.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved.

PrettyinPink55 · 11-26-2012, 02:22 AM

This was indeed very sad and was seen on the news throughout the day in Houston. It definitely reminded me of how I often take things for granted and how grateful I should be for spending Thanksgiving safe and sound with my family.

Some of the stories that came out of the accident were just heartbreaking, but then you had fellow victims acting in the true holiday spirit and helping others. That's so inspiring.

Penny Lane · 11-26-2012, 04:22 AM

How scary! How sad.

11-26-2012, 01:44 AM	#1
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	I-10 Crash 140 Vehicle Pileup I hope those injured will be ok. It's sad to hear that two people died. A 140 vehicle pileup is huge. link Pearland Couple Killed In 140-Vehicle Pileup Posted: Nov 23 2012 7:52 AM CST Updated: Nov 24 2012 2:32 AM CST . Beaumont, Texas - A couple from Pearland was killed and more than 80 people were hurt Thursday when at least 140 vehicles collided in Southeast Texas in a pileup that left trucks twisted on top of each other and authorities rushing to pull survivors from the wreckage. The collision occurred in extremely foggy conditions at about 8:45 a.m. Thanksgiving Day on Interstate 10 southwest of Beaumont, a Gulf Coast city about 80 miles east of Houston. Debra Leggio, 60, and Vincent Leggio, 64, of Pearland, died in a Chevy Suburban SUV crushed by a tractor trailer, the Texas Department of Public Safety said. "They were happy people," said Richard Leggio, the victims' son. Richard Leggio said he and his relatives were shocked when they got the news that his parents died in the pileup. "They liked to gamble a lot. That was their little getaway," he said. "They're great people is all I can say." The Leggios were well-known business owners who operated Vinco Electric Company in Pearland. "He was a nice man. I would go over there and carry them donuts. They did our electricity work when we had problems here," said Dan Jones, a friend. "My brother and I run the business, and we'll keep going forth from there," Richard Leggio said. The accident injured nearly 100 people. Jefferson County sheriff's Deputy Rod Carroll said that 80 to 90 people were transported to hospitals with 10 to 12 of those in serious to critical condition. He said 140 to 150 vehicles were involved in the pileup. According to DPS, a crash on the eastbound side of the highway led to other accidents in a dangerous chain reaction. There were multiple crashes on the other side of the highway as well. Carroll told The Associated Press the fog was so thick that deputies didn't immediately realize they were dealing with multiple accidents. "It is catastrophic," Carroll said. "I've got cars on top of cars." I-10's eastbound lanes were re-opened Thursday evening after more than eight hours. Carroll said uninjured drivers tried to help as authorities sorted through the wreckage. "It's just people helping people," Carroll said. "The foremost thing in this holiday season is how other travelers were helping us when we were overwhelmed, sitting and holding, putting pressure on people that were injured." Copyright 2012 by ClicHouston.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved.
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11-26-2012, 02:22 AM	#2
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	This was indeed very sad and was seen on the news throughout the day in Houston. It definitely reminded me of how I often take things for granted and how grateful I should be for spending Thanksgiving safe and sound with my family. Some of the stories that came out of the accident were just heartbreaking, but then you had fellow victims acting in the true holiday spirit and helping others. That's so inspiring.
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11-26-2012, 04:22 AM	#3
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,246	How scary! How sad.
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