Miss Deaf Texas Struck by Train, Killed

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Miss Deaf Texas Struck by Train, Killed

Tuesday March 14, 2006 4:46 AM


AUSTIN (AP) - The reigning Miss Deaf Texas died Monday afternoon after being struck by a train, officials said.

Tara Rose McAvoy, 18, was walking near railroad tracks when she was struck by a Union Pacific train, authorities said. A witness told Austin television station KTBC the train sounded its horn right up until the accident occurred.

McAvoy, who had been deaf since birth, won the state title in June and represented the state ``with dignity and pride,'' state pageant director Laura Loeb-Hill told The Associated Press via e-mail Monday night.

McAvoy was to represent Texas at the Miss Deaf America pageant this summer, Loeb-Hill said.


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http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-5684047,00.html

[Maddy McCall]

1. Poor girl. That's very sad.

:(

[Shine]

2. How very sad. Her poor family.

I can't help but wonder: What the hell was she doing walking near railroad tracks?? :shrug: In any case, a real tragedy for all concerned.

RIP, Tara. O8)