A dad, who was driving his family when the car was hit by a train killing his two daughters, has returned home from hospital.
Chad Fryar, 37, a pastor at the Crossroads Cowboy Church, was driving his two daughters and son through Clark County, Arkansas, on May 27, when the collision happened.
Both Chad and his son, Bo Henry, were left fighting for their lives in hospital and the boy needed surgery to save his life.
His two daughters, Marley Jo and Dana Kate, both died in the collision.
Now Chad has been discharged from hospital and even managed to talk to his son.
An update from his church read: "Pastor Chad was able to check out of the hospital right after our services today."
The train was heading north when it hit Chad's vehicle as it crossed the tracks, smashing into the passenger side of the truck.
Due to the impact of the collision, the train dragged the vehicle along with it for around half a mile.
A crash summary reported that Chad had been driving his 2017 Chevrolet Silverado around 1:45pm at the time of the collision.
In an earlier update from the church, they confirmed Bo Henry was recovering from the surgery and that Chad and his son managed to speak on the phone.
The update read: "Chad is in good spirits and being his normal self. Doctors are still discussing the length of his stay, but they are keeping him in icu so they can monitor him.
"Bo Henry's surgery went better than anticipated last night and they are managing his pain, he is being a trooper. He was moved out of PICU this afternoon.
"The boys got to speak to each other on the phone this morning and Rachel got to see Chad around lunch. She has been able to rest this afternoon. Please keep praying, God is on the move."
According to the Arkadelphian, crossbuck stop signs are situated on both sides of the tracks to warn motorists they are about to cross a live train line.
However, there are no flashing lights or crossing gate to warn drivers of oncoming trains.
Chad was air-lifted to Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, while Bo Henry was taken to Arkansas Children’s Hospital for his injuries.
The pastor's wife and mother to all three children, Rachel, has been taken to the hospital and has been able to speak with her husband, according to Crossroads leaders.
Police are currently investigating the crash, and Union Pacific Railroad has confirmed no one who was onboard the train was injured in the collision.
