GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The victims involved in the deadly crash in Haiti have been identified.
Matt Kutsche, Mary Laponsie, Rita Cwengros and Jim Cwengros, were all killed when the car they were riding in from the airport to Sister Parish in Haiti drove off the mountain.
There was a total of 18 people, in three cars, on this medical mission from Grand Rapids.
The 14 remaining members are safe. They are trying to get getting back home.
The cars have Haitian drivers. According to friends of the victims, the driver of the car survived.
The members of the mission had just arrived in Haiti making the 6 to 8 hour dangerous drive up the mountain when accident happened.
The church has done the trip every year, for 15 years, providing medical and dental help.
10 Comments to “West Michigan Victims Identified In Deadly Haiti Crash”
January 11, 2013 at 8:12 PM
We will miss our friends greatly! Prayers go to their families.
January 11, 2013 at 8:46 PM
Eternal rest grant onto them Lord. May perpetual light shine on them . May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
January 11, 2013 at 9:11 PM
God was waiting for them,,,, for 4 people who have dedicated their time to helping others…..may he comfort their family and friends…. Rest in Peace///
January 11, 2013 at 10:31 PM
My condomences to the family of the victims. May they rest in peace in the heavens above
January 11, 2013 at 10:46 PM
What a tragedy. May they all rest in peace.
January 11, 2013 at 11:50 PM
God has welcomed them straight into heaven. They were wonderful, giving people. Prayers go out to the families and friends for their great loss. They will never be forgotten.
January 31, 2013 at 8:49 PM
I feel deeply sorry to hear the terrible news. I always wish to return back to Haiti and continue to do God's work. I've met Mary Laponsie and the rest of the group several years ago in Haiti, so I m a friend of all of you. my thoughts and my daily personal prayers goes to you all friends and families in this tragedy time. Edva Volny