Again teens driving in a group. So sorry to the families. As drivers this is my husband and my worse nightmare...this poor driver will have to live with forever.

So so sad. My heart goes out to the parents and the poor driver of the semi. Everyone needs to pay more attention while driving!!!

Very sad! Cars cannot out run trucks...the truck is going the speed limit & a car pulls out in front of it from a dead stop...not going to beat it. :(
I also have a family full of truck drivers...Sad on both sides.

My condolences to all the families. Again 3 teens in a car is not a good idea. I have a 16 year old and she is getting her drivers license this is my worst night mare. She says teens do not obey the law of only 2 teens in the car. My prayers go out to all of the families

My heart goes out to all the parties involved!!! The suffering that was unnessassary had the kids just had some patience...But God doesnt make mistakes... Bless all the families of this tradgedy to find peace in his wisdom!!

I think this is a good time to say you sorrow for the Family but keep you opinions for another day. You all sound cold hearted with you 2 cents at the end. Have some respect!

Very sad!

Very sad, but careless driving involved!

At 19 you can have however many passengers you wish in the car that law is for the first two years after you get your license. And how dare you take a sad horrible thing like three teenagers dieing and try turning it into something about too many kids being in a car at once. Have some respect for those that passed and those who knew them.

My heart breaks!! I have known Tyler since he was a little boy! Thinking of his entire family, and the other family that lost their loved ones way too soon in life! Life is so unfair =(

Three teenagers, kids, are dead. Of course I feel bad for the driver of the truck who will live with this tragedy for the rest of his life. But, he will live, and that is the important part.

His family and friends will be able to comfort him, but what comfort could their ever be for three families who've lost their children?

The insensitivity and cold-heartedness displayed by some of these comments is appalling and sickening. Save yor sympathy for the fortunate man who lived, and your comments about teen drivers, at least until these kids are buried.

So sad & so sorry. My heart breaks!

As the mother of 6, I can't even imagine the pain that these families are going through right now. God bless them, and be with them, as they pick up the pieces and cope with this tragedy. Please keep these families in your prayers. Be thankful for the children in your own life, and kiss them tonight while they are all safe in their beds.

So sad.

I agree with the last few commetns. Don't tell me that when you were 19 you made 100% the best choices in your life at that time. "God doesn't make mistakes" are you kidding me!? That is the most ignorant infuriating comment I've ever heard in my life. How would you feel if you were on the receiving end of that comment. Learn to filter your comments. These parents and the truck driver are going through enough.

the girl is my cousin and it disgusts me how you can blame this on them being teenagers.

May God be with these teens family and loved ones and comfort them. My soul cries for these kids parents and I pray God's peace to surround and protect them. Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit

Prayers to all the families of this horrible situation. Prayers to all the friends of these 3 young individuals. No one will never know exactly what happened, only the driver to the truck and the driver to the car. All the assumptions, harsh words, and blame will NEVER bring these individuals back.

tyler was one of my best friends. what most don't truthfully know is how much of an amazing musician he was. we were just starting to work on an album after so much time of preparing for it. we wanted it to be perfect. we were so excited. he was the most talented individual i have ever met. I can't believe this. god. r.i.p

Daniela, I'm sorry if you read what I wrote wrong. Sometimes things get read out if context. I'm completely on the side of you and your family. I'm so so sorry for your loss. What I was trying to say to DIANE was how horrible her comment was. No one is perfect and how dare you...DIANE for judging these people! How "God doesn't make mistakes".....that is plain crewel.

Daniela, I'm sorry if you read what I wrote wrong. Sometimes things get read out if context. I'm completely on the side of you and your family. I'm so so sorry for your loss. What I was trying to say to DIANE was how horrible her comment was. No one is perfect and how dare you...DIANE for judging these people! How "God doesn't make mistakes".....that is plain crewel.

Daniela, Alexis lived next door to my family in Plainfield, before moving to Naperville. My heart aches for her parents and entire family. I know your family is extremely close and hope that this closeness helps to comfort and strengthen you all as you struggle to cope with this tragic loss. I will pray for Alexis' parents, as well as the parents of the 2 other children tonight.

@Christine, how come nobody is praying for the truck driver???

My prayers and thoughts are with all involved.

You know what Udo! You sound like a damn Accident Attorney! I bet the Truck Driver is sending all his prayers to the Kids Family too! I see you get off stirring this up but seriously you need to show some respect man.

Hey Greg, I feel for you bro! I hope you can clear your head. Had to be a traumatic sight.

Brian was my cousin. He was my younger cousin in fact. Makes me so angery for you some of you call his driving careless or unsafe when you all you did was read an article rather then hear my aunt cry her eyes our for her son WHO CALM HE WAS GOING TO BE RIGHT BACK AND NEVER DID COME BACK!!! It was an accident it was noones fault really. Yes, this tragic thing has changed the truck drivers life but how much more has it changed our lives, his family! Imaging how it will change is two younger brothers lives when they heard that their big brother is NEVER COMING HOME EVER AGAIN! Tell me have any of you ever heard a mother cry with sorrow for her dead son? It is heart shattering. Thank you to those of you who are praying for my family and for the family of the other two teens who may rest in peace. But please just think about what you write you never know who is actually reading this.
Brian I love you man and you are already greatly missed :(

Wow... I'd hate to have a lot of you in my courtroom! ... so many are fast to pass judgement.
It was an ACCIDENT... not an ON PURPOSE... but, and accident. I'll guess there's not a one of you who drives that can honestly tell me they haven't rolled a stop sign.
My heart goes out to the family of these children and also to the truck driver who has to live with the nightmare of the scene.

What a tragic situation for all involved. Not putting blame on anyone, for I wasn't there. This intersection has been having some very bad accidents lately and I can't help but to ask, how many more accidents will happen before someone does something?

Three Oswego High School students were killed at that same intersection back in the 1990s. Maybe someone ought to do something about traffic safety there. Just a thought...

May god watch over the family as they go threw the hardest thing in there life , I went threw the same thing 4 years ago as my sons girlfriend was t- boned by a speeding driver, and died! Please don't be rude with your comments just pray for all of them!

Wow after reading these comments I can't help but see how judgmental people can be. Let's put that all behind us. The truth is you don't know what you don't know--period. How about stopping for a moment to send all involved and their families love and blessings. Use your heart inside of your head. It is said that the longest journey is from your head into your heart. Let the journey begin.

Praying for the families all involved. My husband is a truck driver and believe me when I tell you, do not cut off a truck. With the speed limits and the weight of the freight makes it very difficult to stop in time. Be cautious and courteous it will save your life. Again my prayers are with all.

This is a very tragic situation for all of these innocent victims. Three young people lost their lives, the truck driver thankfully will survive but will have this nightmare to deal with and families and friends are grieving. I stood next to a crying dad about a week ago from another wake for a young man, and this is the saddest place to be. Blessings to all involved and may they all be filled with God's love and strength to get through the times ahead.

Prayers and thoughts to the families of all involved.

I've been in a crash in the same spot. When a 16 year old pulled out in front of me. It was scary driving 50 miles an hour and then all of a sudden there is a car crossing in front of my car. I also have a nineteen year old son. I really feel for their families.

This is a sad and tragic event, but also a teaching moment for teen drivers. I remember the first time I pulled out in front of a truck. He got very close behind me because he couldn't stop and blared his horn. Wow. That was a wake up call. It's a shame it wasn't just a wake up call to these teens. My heart goes out to all of them and their families. Prayers to all of you.

Blessing to all involved. May God be watching over the family members...May God also watch over ALL teenagers when they are driving, to playing sports to weekend fun. Hug your kids - every day!

Truck drivers are aggressive drivers and need to slow down!!!!! They do not own the road and cannot bully the other cars on the road. I believe trucks should follow a speed limit 10 miles below the speed limit that a car should follow to avoid these accidents.

No one was there - you dont know what happened - dont blame anyone until you know the facts - I know and work with one of the fathers of the boys - this is very devistating to all parties - please have some respect!

I knew Tyler and the other two were also in high school with me and it is absolutely disgusting that what's being talked about here is teens not paying attention in the car. Tyler was an amazing person and I'm sure his friends were too. Keep your opinions to yourselves so we can grieve for a friends in peace. Seriously.

Everyone who is speculating on whose fault it was needs to stop. You are making judgments based on the little bit of information in the article or your own personal opinions/experience. The only true facts right now are that three young lives were tragically lost and one truck driver is going to be living with this memory forever. My prayers and thoughts go out to all the families and friends of these 4 people.

You people are sick for trying to push your religion and opinions on this matter while we are grieving.
Tyler was my friend. And you think it's okay to come out publicly and point fingers and sit on your high horses as if you are somehow better?
Tyler was a better person than most. And you need to keep your little comments about not paying attention and texting and speeding (all of which NONE of you have ANY idea if they occurred) and KEEP THEM TO YOURSELVES.
Imagine losing someone you love only to see completely strangers basically justifying what happened and using it as an "example for your kids". Not to mention the blatant pushing and advertising of a RELIGION.
So, please, back off and have some dignity. I hope each of you realize how disgusting and inappropriate you have acted.
I love you Tyler. So much. I wish this would not have happened. You will always be the best person that I have ever known.

I lost a 16 year old in an accident just like this. My 16 yr old pulled out in front of a semi. my sympathy goes out to all the families and the truck driver. It is one of the hardest things to do in life. no one should have to bury a child. and the truck driver has to live with this the rest of his life. alot of times they give up driving after an accident like this, even though they were not at fault. I never blamed anyone for my sons accident, but wished he would have been patient and waited for the semi to pass before he pulled out. We are all to impatient to get to where we are going these days

What a tragedy. Also, how sad are all of these people judging on things they have no idea about. Neil, you really have some nerve. People are greiving & just learning about it. How immature can you people really be??? Thinking of all families involved.

What a horrible tragedy... My heart goes out to all the families involved here... Being the mom of a 16 year old, I cannot imagine the hole these 3 young kids will leave in their families lives... It is unimaginable... Please accept our sincere condolences... We are praying for you all, and the driver of the truck as well!

Everyone needs to stop commenting on this unless you are strictly sending thoughts and prayers to the families of ALL involved. Stop posting opinion, stop jumping to conclusions, and most of all- stop placing the blame on any of the 4 individuals involved. This is fact: age does not affect driving abilities and none of us were there. I can't believe how judgmental some of you are. I'm a 21 year old from Plainfield myself, and can't believe what I'm seeing adults post about this issue. You all know the families of the deceased are going to stumble accross this one day, so stop with the posts, they've been through enough.

I really think comments on these stories just need to be turned off. These events illicit all types of feelings in people and it is just too soon and raw for many to read.

My heart goes out to all involved - families and friends of those lost and to the driver who will forever relive this moment, day in and day out. Tragic, tragic accident.

You should not pass judgment or speculate on what happened when no one really knows except those involved. I have two children (22 & 20) and cannot imagine what the families involved are going through and my heart goes out to them. My daughter was a friend of Tyler's and seeing the sadness she is experiencing is devastating. If you don't have anything nice to say, please keep your comments to yourself and have respect for the families that have lost a child.

I will certainly have each and every person involved in my prayers. I pray the families of these children are givin strength during this horrible time. I would say we should all pray for @udo's soul as well, but I don't think udo has one.

Is Tyler son of Mike and Lydia? I feel so sad for all families involved!!

This accident was undoubtedly a tragedy that cut short three bright lives. As we all process this news and try to make sense of it, let's refrain from cursing and name calling. Let's also keep the family and friends in our thoughts, and try to use this space to honor and remember those affected.

As someone who knows the family of one of the kids.............. PLEASE STOP ALL THE NEGATIVITY!!! Why look to blame? A horrible accident occured & the familes need to grieve!!! Say a prayer or send a positive note..... STOP THE DRAMATIC bullcrap of "who done who worng"!!! The kids were not distracted drivers & the truck driver was not trying to outrun anyone.... IT WAS AN ACCIDENT!!!! Prayers to ALL!!! And sending ALL my love!!!!

Rest in peace <3

I'm tired of the crap im reading from all of you! I'm 19 and webt to school and knew all three of these teenagers and all three were great friends of mine and all you can do is try and determine who's fault it was?!! Its ridiculous! Have some heart for the family and friends! Its hard enough to know we're never going to see them again.

R.I.P I will miss you!

I tried as hard as I could to stay out of this, but I can't stand by and not defend them. I graduated with Tyler, and what some of you are saying about him and his friends is pretty disgusting for people that didn't even know them. All three were great kids, and it was an accident. To sit there and say that "it's because they were teenagers" or "they were probably texting and driving" is despicable. You have NO idea what happened. You were not there, and do not know who's fault this truly was. They may have pulled out in front of the semi, but what if he was going 75 mph in a 45? you do not know. You did not know any of them. Let me tell you, in my four years at high school at Plainfield North, the ONLY problems driving I ever had were with psycho parents rushing up the wrong side of the road to pick up their kids. Notice how "teens texting" was not the problem. Outside of high school, the idiot drivers that almost cause an accident with me on an everyday basis are not "teens texting," they are soccermoms and businessmen that think they are better than everyone else. Don't judge a book by its cover. Don't judge this situation because of their ages. Condolences for the 3's families and the truck driver.

Finally, Udo, you are an absolutely OUTRAGEOUS person. You have absolute ice water running through your veins, sir. You are spiteful, unhappy, and vindictive.

Rest in peace guys...just couldn't let people badmouth PNHS grads, especially people I knew.

Prayers for these kids, the driver and all of their families. Especially for the mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, best friends and neighbors that knew these young people so well. Your tragic loss is heavy on my heart....thinking and praying for all of you today and for some time to come~ xo

RIP I will miss you three so much. I am truly disappointed in the ADULTS who comment on here trying to place blame. Have some sympathy and keep your gossipy habits to yourself. Why don't you act like an ADULT and have respect. Tyler, Alexis and Brian were taken too soon, too bad many use this as an outlet for their ageist comments and irrelevant comments. REST IN PEACE.

Rest in peace sweet angels!! Turns out we know Tyler and his family great family!!! I'm PRAYING FOR ALL FAMILYS involved!!

Folks, we were all young once. They call it an "accident" for a reason. This was a terrible one. My heart and prayers go out to all families involved, including the truck driver.

I went to school with Tyler's dad and my niece went to school with Mike's son and knew all three teens, My heart goes out to all involved... No one should ever feel the pain of loosing their children. My heart also goes out to the driver as I am sure he did all he could to avoid this tragedy!!

R. I. P. Brian, Tyler and Alexis. God Bless you sweet Angels. I am sending cards to your families, and also the truck driver if I can find an address.
They all had their dreams, looking forward to making a good life for themselves.
Blessings.....Sandy Castor, Carson City, Nevada 89705

Someone needs to pull this thread off... It's not healthy. Leave the people alone. No matter what speed, no matter what happened, no matter what age, what happened -- happened.
Patch needs to pull this thread.

I feel the Patch just draws out all those people who have no lives and sit home blogging and pass judgement on others. I met Brian once; he was a friend of my daughter and he made a long lasting impression on me. I let him and 2 of his friends into my home to visit my daughter and the 3 of them held out their hands to shake my hand as they introduced yourselves smiling and chatting while doing it to a mom they had never met before. I cannot ever imagine what this family and their friends are going through right now but I watch the pain that my daughter is in and it breaks my heart. They were supposed to hang out today and that will never come. Prayers for all involved directly and indirectly as there is no rhyme or reason for why this happened; accidents just happen.

Praying for all of the families involved. I taught all 3 students in middle school and all were great kids!

The development of self driving cars cannot come soon enough. I personally know of nobody under 20 who should really be driving, the capabilities and judgement can lead to a sudden wrong move and tragedy. One of Google's developers of the self driving vehicle mentioned that the reason he's working so hard on this is to save the lives of young drivers. My heart goes out to the families and friends of these children. Rest in Peace.

Praying for all families involved.
Elaine

As a 32 year old woman with small children I will one day have to worry about the decisions my children make when they are drivers. Anyone can be careless driving. It doesn't matter how old you are, no one is a perfect driver. I am disgusted by the comments on here placing blaming on 3 lost lives just 1 day after they were ripped from their parents lives. Have some compassion people. If the tables were turned you certainly would NOT want to hear the things you are posting about someone else's kids. Whether the teen driver or the truck driver was at fault, now is not the time to point fingers and be the rude, heartless humans you obviously are. Have some respect for lives that were lost & the parents & their loved ones reading this article.

Once we have the State Police report which determines the actual cause, it will be a teachable moment. That is why the cause is important. Not looking to blame anyone, but it was a beautiful sunny day. Weather was not a factor. Perhaps the truck was passing another vehicle, or the teen driver mis-judged the trucks speed or distance. Our brains are not perfect. Prayers to all, R.I.P. young lives.

I have no words for all the "haters" and ignorant chants of the "pukers" in these rants. These outrageous and NOT knowing anything about this tragic accident, are nothing but "pukers", have nothing more in their lives but puking and pointing fingers. NONE of this will bring these 3 wonderful young people back.
These 3 beautiful, loving, sweet, young people -- were who I adored and loved. Tyler was my step-son, Alexis was his girlfriend, Brian was his friend. 3 young people who were in college; everything ahead of them. 3 young people with goals, deams, and families who loved them deeply. I wish none of you to ever experience this split second in life; where your futures with your children NO matter what their ages are dissolved in a split second that cost them their lives. I have been given permission to speak for my husband, Tyler's Dad. AND YES, we do feel very deeply for the Truck Driver. Every life that Tyler, Alexis, Brian, and Scott touched are forever altered. This inter-section is one of the most deadliest in the county. My beautiful, talented step-son, his beautiful kind girlfriend, the beautiful young man Brian, and Scott; a man who was just doing his everyday job know this now all too well.
My familiy just wishes everyone to stop the puking and pointing fingers; look around you, love who you still have in your lives, and celebrate with love and compassion.

An unfortunate series of events. Before you know it they will have you turn 25 b4 you get a license, The way I see it it I think they should lower the driving are to 15 and make new cars more affordable.

I deeply hope you and your family find peace and comfort soon. I also pray for your husband on this upcoming Father's Day, it will be a very hard day for him. Ignore the haters in life...your family deserves better.

Due to the unproductive, hurtful nature of some of the comments, we've decided to close this thread out of respect for the friends and families of the victims. We may reopen commenting at a later time. Let's all try to be compassionate and think of the families who are hurting.