Mother of twins in road accident: I had bad feeling about the driver

Mother of the twins killed in the accident in Trinidad. Photo credit: Trinidad Express
Mother of the twins killed in the accident in Trinidad. Photo credit: Trinidad Guardian

TRINIDAD – Two mothers who lost their daughters in a traffic accident on Sunday morning, yesterday pleaded with parents and the authorities to take steps to save their children.

Mothers Desiree Waddel and Peggy Ann Riley said they did not know how to move on with their lives.

Riley called on Government to increase the age for citizens to gain driver’s permits from 17 to 25, while Waddel urged parents to refrain from putting their children’s lives in the hands of young drivers.

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28 Comments

  1. Noel Blackburne
    June 12, 2013

    Desiree is a special person and I feel her loss. She took care of my son when I returned to Trinidad briefly in 2011. She did not have to do it but she did, she have a big heart and for her to loss her daughters is heart wrenching. We have since returned to the USA but I know for my son he has lost his sisters. Stay strong DES I know no words that could comfort you at this time.

  2. U Neve Know
    June 12, 2013

    alas. my lady just hold strong. not easy to raise ur two beautiful children and just loose them in such manner. If only she knew what was going to happen. RIP lovely twins :cry: :cry:

  3. hm!
    June 11, 2013

    So so sad. RIP

  4. Anonymous
    June 11, 2013

    so much pain to go through so sorry dear mothers of the twins

  5. God's grace
    June 11, 2013

    I have a thing about twins, i myself longing to have twins when i make my own little ones. Gosh, after all these years of bring them up, I think God can understand you heart my friend. A parent should never have to bury their own children.

  6. lilsis
    June 11, 2013

    so sorry for the parents who lost their babies on that day.They may have lost their angels,but God has found them.May their souls rest in peace.

  7. Justice and Truth
    June 11, 2013

    How heartrending for the parents. It is beyond words as I visualize their grief, that of other members of their family including their schoolmates and others who knew them. It is no easy matter to go through and to bury their young children.
    What also makes it extremely difficult to bear is they will never see them again, enjoy their company, hear their voices and laughter, at least, not in this life.
    Lord, assist their grieving relatives with your mantle of love and consolation. I do feel that the children’s souls are resting in Your peace.

  8. Observer
    June 11, 2013

    My condolences to you mom, I feel your pain. May God grant you the strength, wisdom and courage needed at this time of bereavement.

  9. June 11, 2013

    thats very sad.wish you goods grace and strength. but we parents must watch where we sending our children. hear the name of the club NIGHT LIFE CLUB doesnt sound like somewhere i would send my girls.

  10. NI
    June 11, 2013

    So sad.. May their souls RIP….

  11. Anonymous
    June 11, 2013

    :oops: :twisted:

  12. shasha
    June 11, 2013

    she had feel something was not right you know. May God give you strength in this hard time.

    • Justice and Truth
      June 11, 2013

      This was a premonition but as a human being, she could not foresee the future. At least, she tried to somewhat keep them safe. She did not allow them to just go off with the young driver without warning him. She even telephoned them while they were in the car and also checked up on them while they were at the club. As sad as what occurred to them, she deserves credit as a loving, concerned mother who tried to protect her loved ones, her dear children also the driver and the other girls. She did her best. May God console her.

      • June 11, 2013

        what does that have to do with the above comment ????

  13. real
    June 11, 2013

    my deepest condolences to you my dear lady, may the God of this universe creator of mankind grant you solace and comfort in this time of sorrow. God be with you

  14. Woman of Integrity
    June 11, 2013

    Mothers, follow your God-given instincts. She felt all that coming but did not realize how severe those feelings she had, were.
    This is so very very sad.

    Young people are eager to drive and speed trying to impress. Tell them take their time and you are called a coward.. guess it’s no coward after all.

    God help these mothers.

    • Justice and Truth
      June 11, 2013

      Especially in the night or early hours of the morning. He was speeding.

  15. just lookin
    June 11, 2013

    SAD……r.i.p

  16. Attitude
    June 11, 2013

    My lady! May God be your source of strength. Only He knows your pain.

  17. Black Carib
    June 11, 2013

    It is true you know because I find that most persons are not mature and are unable to make proper stable decisions at the age of 18 much less 16 and yet they are considered adult, can make their own decisions and can get drivers’ license and in the case of sex, give consent at 16. This world is really crazy. At 18 and 16 one is still trying to find his or her way in life psychologically and at 16 one is still not able to work and dependent on parents for food, shelter and education therefore he or she cannot handle the responsibilities that having sex carries.

    I agree with Miss Riley, all governments need to revisit the issue of issuing driver’s license. And I would like to suggest that the police(anywhere) make it their business to find out when and where teenage/college/university parties are being held, patrol the area, monitor what goes on there and check out those who are leaving with the intention to drive home. This may sound silly to some but if that had been so that fatal night, those young people would be alive today. If I had my way I would say no parties at all but you cannot control people’s lives to that extent so I would call for a strict police monitoring of these youth parties.

    My deepest sympathy to both mothers. I pray that God will see you through this difficult time.

    • Crumbles
      June 11, 2013

      Awah….there are 18 yr olds much more mature and can handle themselves behind a wheel and are responsible enough not to drink and drive. Whether I have figured out my life has nothing to do with my ability to drive an automobile. Yal cannot be wanting to change things so just because of one irresponsible person. My sympathies to the mother but the driving age doesn’t need to change.

  18. KING WILLY
    June 11, 2013

    let me see see who is the first dominican to claim her as their cousin. Am sorry about your mom.

    • Fouchette.
      June 11, 2013

      You need to shut up a bit!!!!!! At this time of grief you talking fouchette.

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2013

      You are pathetic. That was the most brain dead comment this week! Congrats

  19. Anonymous
    June 11, 2013

    :(

  20. ME
    June 11, 2013

    Oh boy this is heart breaking…I wish you had seen the sign that something bad was about to happen. From the moment he sped away with your babies and you start to have doubts…you should have called and told the girls come back. Parents don’t ignore your intuition…Better safe than sorry and I am so very sorry for the loss of the 3 young ladies…and hope that this allows us all to be more careful, more alert and look out for each other.

  21. June 11, 2013

    dats so sad eh :(

  22. Yes Fada!
    June 11, 2013

    So devastating, these mothers gotta be strong. O God, only You can comfort and heal their broken spirits. May they find solace in pleasant memories and the anticipation of eternal reunion, and may the souls of their daughters rest in peace.

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