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A pastor is recovering after being injured during a “freak accident” that killed his passenger on the way home from Bible study in Ohio.
“It is with great sadness and sorrow of heart that we must pass along this information and update,” Northwest Baptist Church in Toledo wrote in a post on their Facebook page.
The church said Pastor Andrew Edwards was driving another man home from a Bible study on Thursday, when tragedy struck while they were at a stop light, after a tree fell on top of their car.
Toledo Fire and Rescue officials described the incident to WTVG as a “freak accident” when a tree and power lines fell on the pastor’s vehicle.
An Ohio pastor was hurt, and his passenger was killed on their way home from Bible study on Thursday night. (Northwest Baptist Church)
On Easter Sunday, the church shared an update that Edwards had “been transferred from the ICU to the trauma unit following confirmation from the neurologist that the brain injury is of no immediate concern.”
“Pastor Edwards awoke suddenly and expressed his desire to return to his pastoral duties, stating that he has much work to do,” the church wrote. “He was reassured that all responsibilities are being managed in his absence. We give thanks to the Lord for His continued healing and faithfulness.”
The church wrote that Edwards’ family said they are “sincerely thankful for the continued prayers and support during this time.”
“Your kindness and care mean so much to our family,” the family said.
Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com
