UPDATE: Candlelight vigil held in Alabama for Jaimie Witcraft

UPDATE: July 17

The University of South Alabama paid tribute and its respects to the memory of Jaimie Witcraft, and to her family, with a candlelight vigil in Mobile, Alabama July 16. The crowd included the nursing students she was training with, the ROTC she was a member of, and fellow students.

A foundation has been established in the memory of Jaimie Witcraft. Donations may be made to the "Jaimie Witcraft Memorial Fund" set up with Amegy Bank located at 10223 Kuykendahl Rd., The Woodlands, TX 77382.

For more information call Monica Middleton, Bank Manager, at 281-465-6308, or email monica.middleton@amegybank.com

The foundation will provide nursing scholarships in Jaimie Witcrafts honor.

To view the candlelight vigil click on Memorial Service for Jaimie Witcraft in Alabama (video)



UPDATE:

July 3, 2015, 4:51 p.m. THE WOODLANDS, Texas - It is with great sadness that we report that Jaimie Witcraft, the daughter of Woodlands residents, Joe and Tari Witcraft, has succumbed to injuries sustained from the multi-vehicle accident that occurred in Mobile, Alabama, yesterday afternoon.

On his Facebook page, her father, Joe Witcraft, posted this message...

"Today our Daughter Jaimie Witcraft died at 10:37 AM she was a 22 yr. old Air Force ROTC Nursing Student who attended Alabama and South Alabama. Injuries from a head trauma from a fatal car accident in Mobile, Al. Thank you for all your prayers and love."

WKRG in Mobile, Alabama, paid tribute to Jaimie Witcraft on their news station, and aired comments from her father, Joe Witcraft. A viewing for those who wish to pay their final respects, will be held Friday, July 10; funeral and graveside service to follow on Saturday. Woodlands Online will provide more detailed information when available.

On behalf of Woodlands Online and The Woodlands community, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Witcraft family...Joe, Tari, and their other daughter Jenna.



UPDATE:

July 3, 2015

Joe Witcraft said the family is waiting on the results of tests, and asks for your continued prayers.



UPDATE:

MOBILE, Alabama - Joe Witcraft has reported this update on his daughter's condition via his Facebook page...

"Just got out of surgery, headed to ICU. Please pray for her!!!" posted Joe.

Jaimie Witcraft is at USA Medical Center in Mobile Alabama.

His most recent post...

"Pray for a miracle."



ORIGINAL ARTICLE:

MOBILE, Alabama - Woodlands residents, Joe and Tari Witcraft are on their way to Mobile, Alabama, after being notified this afternoon, that their daughter, Jaimie Witcraft, was involved in a multi-vehicle accident which included an 18-wheeler.

Before heading out of town, Joe posted on Facebook…

“Please pray for my daughter Jaimie Witcraft she just was in a car accident in Alabama and is now in the trauma unit critical condition Mobile Alabama hospital we are headed that way now without any news.” Residents and business owners in The Woodlands are familiar with Joe and Tari Witcraft’s business, The Woodlands Courier Service, frequently seen on the streets of The Woodlands.

It was reported that at least ten people were injured and transported to area hospitals after the multiple vehicle accident that occurred on I-10. The Mobile Police Department had originally reported one fatality, but later retracted that statement and said the victim is in very critical condition. The individual in critical condition is believed to be Jaimie Witcraft, according to Joe Witcraft’s post. In addition to the 18-wheeler, six other vehicles were involved. It was reported that a red car involved in the wreck was completely crumpled underneath the tractor trailer. A vintage red Mustang (believed to be a 1966 model) is posted on Jaimie’s Facebook page.

One witness who was involved in the pileup is reported the media that she noticed the truck swerving for several miles...that the the truck driver appeared to be distracted, and his head was bobbing up and down. The truck collided with her vehicle which then caused the pile-up. The truck driver, who was traveling with a child in the passenger seat, was later seen on the side of the roadway talking to authorities. Both he and the young boy appeared to be okay.

Jaimie is a graduate of The Woodlands College Park High School, and is now attending the University of Alabama, studying nursing on an Air Force scholarship.

The many friends, neighbors, and customers of The Woodlands Courier Service, which includes The Woodlands Township and numerous law firms, are asked to keep Jaimie Witcraft in their prayers.

Woodlands Online will update this story when more information is provided.