[Ohio-Communities-of-Faith] Blind college student hit, killed by train

[Richard Payne]

I am sorry some people on the list may not be aware that this was one of our state scholarship winners.

 

 

Richard Payne, President National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

 

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Thank you for sharing. I found out on Sunday and it has made national news.

 

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Blind college student hit, killed by train


BAY VILLAGE, Ohio ( <https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/01/12/college-student-bay-village-hit-killed-by-train/> WOIO/Gray News) - A blind college student died after being hit by a train in Michigan.

According to the Holland Department of Public Safety, authorities were called to the scene Saturday evening.

Jennifer Kasunick, a junior at Hope College, was found on the scene unconscious and not breathing, according to authorities.

Before the incident, Kasunick was walking on the sidewalk when the train signals were activated. She stopped just west of the tracks, but “apparently did not realize her close proximity to the tracks,” according to police, who cited video footage of the scene.

Authorities said Kasunick was hit by the train as it passed. She was taken to the hospital where she later died.

Her service dog Rowdy survived the accident.

Hope College President Matthew Scogin was a “well-loved member” of the community.

“To know her was to love her,” he said.

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rev. Dr. Carolyn Peters, Ohio National Federation Of The Blind, board member. Ohio Communities Of Faith division, President. Miami Valley Chapter, President. 937-657-5134

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