Private Prisoner Transport Van Crashes on I-10
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Updated: 5:10 PM Feb 5, 2012
Private Prisoner Transport Van Crashes on I-10
A vehicle crash on I-10 involving a private prisoner transport van sends all involved to the hospital.
Posted: 4:29 PM Feb 5, 2012
Reporter: Florida Highway Patrol
Email Address: news@wctv.tv
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Suwannee County, FL -- February 5, 2012

Charles Glover was traveling eastbound on I-10 in a 4 Door, BMW in Suwanee County in the westbound inside lane. Timothy Chappell was traveling westbound on I-10 in the inside lane in a 2011 Chevy Van used for private prisoner transportation. The BMW struck the transport van in a head on collision. The transport van is owned by PTS of America LLC.

There were 8 prisoners inside the van at the time of the crash. The right front passenger of the transport van was transported to Shands Gainesville with life threatening injuries. The two drivers and 8 inmates were transported to various hospitals throughout North Florida with non-life threatening injuries. See attached press release for further details.

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Posted by: K. Do on Apr 25, 2012 at 03:25 PM

Andrew, I am glad to hear that you are keeping a positive attitude throughout your recovery and things are getting better. I have thought of you often during this time with everything going on with my husband Di Do. He is still currently in the ICU and is still fighting for his life everyday, we all remain hopeful. Like you said it is allot for a family to go through and I am glad that you have your family there to support you as we have been supporting him. Good luck and God bless!
Posted by: AndrewK Location: New Jersey on Mar 19, 2012 at 03:42 PM

my name is andrew kwap...i was one of the inmatess on the van, i was thrown from the van abd broke my back and pelvis... it was really a horrific experience, but i am keeping a positive attitude, as to make my recovery that much better... hoping one day to be walking. i am sorry to all of the families of the victims, because i see how much my family is going through with me, and want all of the other families to stay positive and optimistic...things are getting better :)
Posted by: Devon Location: Addison on Feb 13, 2012 at 11:42 AM

Thank you for everyone's kind word for my brother. I have set up a site to help Di and his family cope through this hard times. Funds will go directly to his wife and kids. http://www.giveforward.com/supportingdido
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