3 members of the “Meet the Putnams” family of TLC killed, 5 injured in the Michigan crash
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Three members of the Putnam family, who shared their lives in the TLC “Meet the Putnams” show, died in a car accident on Friday.
The family confirmed the “dad” bill Putman, his wife Barb, and their daughter-in-law Megan died in a shared press release on Instagram. Eight family members were together when a vehicle crashed on Friday. The other five family members inside the vehicle were injured.
The family gave an update on the injured in the accident on Sunday.
“Noah is still on sedation, but we are very grateful to see that he is answering us with the movement,” said a statement on Instagram. “GIA suffered a craniotomy last night, and we are grateful to announce that her care team shared encouraging news, her brain pressure has decreased considerably.”
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Eight members of the Putnam family participated in a car accident on September 26. (Growingupputnam / Instagram)
The family asked for continuous prayers while Noah and Gia recover.
“Through all this, we continue to firmly hold our faith, knowing that God has a plan and a goal for everything. Even in the most difficult moments, he is present, working in a way that we may not understand yet,” wrote the family. “Thank you all for prayers, love and continuous support. We feel your strength and your faith around us. Please continue to lift Noah and Gia while they heal.”
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Three members of the Putnam family died in the accident, while the other five were transported to hospital with injuries. (Instagram: Growingupputnam)
The authorities said that a sales semi-commercial in charge in southern direction had failed to stop and crashed into the family jeep, which was heading east. Three people in the Jeep were declared dead on the scene, confirmed the Sheriff’s Bureau of Tuscola County in Michigan at NBC News. Five other Jeep people were transported to hospital.
The driver and the passenger in semi-camon were also injured and taken to the hospital. Pavel B. Shchukin, 55, was charged with three leaders of violation causing death and five leaders of violation causing a serious alteration of a bodily function, can confirm Fox News Digital.
“The Office of the Prosecutor and the Sheriff’s Bureau of the County of Tuscola implores everyone to think about the recent tragedies on our roads and to drive more carefully at any time”, a declaration provided to Fox News Digital Read. “Nine lives have been lost in Tuscola county in the past seven weeks due to traffic accidents. The consequences suffered by families, friends and our communities are incalculable and irreversible. Each of the recent accidents was clearly avoidable.”
Shchukin was detained with a deposit of $ 100,000 in cash or surety in Tuscola County prison.
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The Putnam family played in the TV show TLC “Meet The Putnams” in 2017. (Instagram: Growingupputnam)
“Meet The Putnam” was broadcast for a season in 2017. The family – three generations – lies under one roof in Michigan.
Bill and “Neenee”, as well as their four children and grandchildren, shared a 6,000 square feet house. Their unconventional lifestyle was highlighted in the reality TV show, featuring their six-bedroom accommodation with two bathrooms and more.
The series has not been renewed for additional seasons.
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