A suspected drunk driver reportedly killed three individuals and injured seven others after plowing into a July 4th barbecue in New York City. The horrific incident occurred around 9 p.m. Thursday in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Approximately 200 people gathered for a barbecue at a park near Water and Jackson streets. “A gray Ford F-150 sped through an intersection, blew a stop sign then jumped the sidewalk and drove into the park, according to authorities,” PIX 11 reports. “Three people are dead and seven others have been injured overnight after a suspected drunk driver plowed his vehicle into a park on the Lower East Side of New York City,” Good Morning America wrote. WATCH: Three people are dead and seven others have been injured overnight after a suspected drunk driver plowed his vehicle into a park on the Lower East Side of New York City. @AaronKatersky reports.https://t.co/MwRPObE8hQ pic.twitter.com/Dj6q3gMeZw — Good Morning America (@GMA) July 5, 2024 PIX 11 reports: Several people were trapped underneath the truck. Witnesses who saw what happened held the driver while police rushed to get to the scene, per the NYPD. The driver, a 44-year-old man, allegedly reeked of alcohol, according to authorities. A mother, 59-year-old Lucile Pinckney, and her son, 38-year-old Hernan Pinckney, were both killed in the crash, according to authorities. Another woman also died, but police have not identified her as of Thursday morning. An 11-year-old child was among those hit by the truck, per police. WATCH: BREAKING: Multiple pedestrians struck by pickup truck in Manhattan, NYC pic.twitter.com/j3EoJRAeEG — Intel Point Alert (@IntelPointAlert) July 5, 2024 Suspected drunk driver plows into New York City park, killing 3 and injuring 7 https://t.co/vpnDpu3DYq — Action News on 6abc (@6abc) July 5, 2024 Per ABC 7 NY: “Once he did that hard right turn so many people started screaming. He turned into the batting field, that’s where we normally barbecue. It’s a family that we all know. The Lower East Side bands together,” a neighbor said. Police say Daniel Hyden, 44, of South Brunswick, New Jersey, is suspected of drunk driving. He was pinned down by good Samaritans and held until police arrived on the scene. Charges against the suspect are pending. Mayor Eric Adams said that terrorism is not suspected at this time, although the investigation is ongoing. WATCH:

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A precious young man gives heartwarming explanation of how God answers prayers. Reading the Bible and immersing oneself in God's Word is essential for every follower of Jesus Christ. That holy text will strengthen our knowledge and understanding of God, His Son and the Holy Spirit. Also, like everything else, the more we read the Bible, the more we'll understand and be drawn closer to Him. RELATED: Child's Precious Mealtime Prayer Melts Hearts Reading the Bible is an essential and necessary activity for all Christians. However, the most important thing any follower of Jesus Christ can do is to pray. Prayer is communicating and conversing with the Creator of the universe. Prayer will strengthen your relationship with God, and most people will present their requests to Him during those conversations. Adorable Explanation of How God Answers Prayers However, sometimes it can feel like God is ignoring us or that maybe He didn't hear our prayer request. It may even leave us wondering if God still answers prayer. In a clip posted on YouTube, one young man provides a sweet and heartwarming explanation for how and when God answers prayer. RELATED: Tiny Toddler Sweetly Sings Song of ‘Jesus Loves Me' And It's Precious "I said boo boos don't go away; they go away when they want to," he said. "Just like God don't answer your prayers right away." The child adds that God works on His timeline and calendar, not ours. God answers prayers "when He wants to," he says. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Precious Child and Grandfather Share a Dance Routine to ‘Bye Bye Bye' That Melts Hearts When the little guy is asked who taught him about God's method and timeline when answering prayer, he responds equally cutely. He stated that no one gave him this kernel of knowledge and insight but that he understands this simply because he is brilliant. Continually asking the Lord for something and not seeing any change or movement on that request can become frustrating. However, as this boy reminds us, God has His timing and way of doing things that we must remember. His timing is perfect, and ours is not. Mark 11:24 "For this reason I say to you, ‘Whatever you make a request for in prayer, have faith that it has been given to you, and you will have it.'" WATCH: Young Man’s Heartwarming Explanation On How God Answers Prayers  LISTEN: Two Strangers Look Identical and Share the Same Name | She Avoided Doctor Until Her Body Lit Up Airport Scanner h/t: GodTube Featured Image Credit: YouTube/Jack of the South The post Young Man Explains How God Answers Prayers in a Heartwarming Way appeared first on GodUpdates.

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