Officials are also urging all drivers who share the road with horse-drawn buggies to remain alert, reduce speed, and maintain safe distances, particularly in rural areas where visibility is limited. The Highway Patrol reiterated that awareness and patience are critical to preventing similar tragedies.

As the community mourns the loss of Mary Byler, her family is left to navigate unimaginable grief. The crash not only took a cherished member of their household but also shook a community deeply rooted in faith and simplicity. In the quiet corners of Parkman Township, sorrow lingers — and a family’s prayers now carry the weight of a life gone too soon.