"Tragic Head-On Collision Claims 8 Lives in Central California"
TL;DR
Seven farmworkers and a pickup truck driver were killed in a head-on crash in central California, with only one farmworker surviving and expected to recover. The van carrying the farmworkers was almost completely crumpled among almond trees, and it was revealed that only two of the farmworkers were wearing seatbelts. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, with authorities unsure if alcohol or drugs played a factor. The farmworkers were on their way to work in a farming community when the accident occurred.
- 8 men killed in head-on crash in Central California, police say The Associated Press
- At least 8 dead and one injured in head-on collision in California, officials say NBC News
- 8 Dead in Head-On Highway Crash in California: 'Seatbelts Could Have Saved Lives' PEOPLE
- Eight dead in Central Valley crash including farmworkers on their way to work SFGATE
- 8 killed in head-on crash in California, authorities say KOMO News
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