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A woman and a man died in a suspected DUI crash involving an SUV and a big rig in Madera County on New Year's Eve, with alcohol or drugs likely being a factor, and no seat belts worn by most occupants.
Eight people died in a tragic crash in Madera County, California, with seven of the victims identified as farmworkers from Kerman. The victims were remembered as hardworking and caring individuals, with their families mourning the loss. The community and local officials expressed their condolences and emphasized the importance of road safety measures. Efforts are being made to repatriate the victims' bodies to Mexico, and the driver of the pickup truck involved in the crash has not been identified.
Eight people, including seven farmworkers and the driver of a pickup truck, were killed in a head-on crash in a farming area in central California near Madera. The van carrying the farmworkers was almost completely crumpled among almond trees, and only one rear passenger survived and is expected to recover. The crash occurred on a rural highway, and the cause is still under investigation.
Eight people were killed and one person was injured in a head-on collision between a pickup truck and a minivan carrying farmworkers in Madera County, California. The collision occurred when the driver of the pickup truck drifted into the opposite lane and crashed into the minivan. The names and ages of the victims were not released, and the cause of the collision is still under investigation.
A head-on collision on a two-lane highway in Madera County resulted in eight fatalities, with the sole survivor sustaining major injuries. The crash involved a Chevrolet pickup truck and a 1990s GMC Safari carrying eight people, many of whom were not wearing seatbelts. The California Highway Patrol described it as the worst crash in the spokesman's 20-year career, emphasizing the importance of seatbelt usage. The Mexican consulate and family members were present at the scene, and the highway remained closed as authorities investigated the incident.
Eight people, including farm workers, were killed in a head-on crash in Madera County, California. The crash involved two vans and a pickup truck, with one person rushed to the hospital with major injuries. The California Highway Patrol is still investigating the incident, which also involved family members of the victims who were traveling in a third van.
Eight people, including farmworkers, were killed in a head-on crash in Madera County, California, when a van carrying workers to Lion Farms collided with a pickup truck. The van's lone survivor sustained major injuries but is expected to recover, while the pickup truck driver also died. Most van occupants were not wearing seatbelts, and the road is expected to be closed for several hours.
Eight people were killed in a head-on collision between a van and a pickup truck in Madera County, California. The crash occurred early Friday morning, with seven van occupants and one truck occupant succumbing to their injuries. The lone survivor from the van sustained major injuries and was taken to the hospital. The road is expected to be closed for several hours, and drivers are advised to avoid the area.
Two suspects, including the ex-boyfriend, have been arrested after the remains of 19-year-old Melanie Rios Camacho were found in an orchard in Madera County. Camacho had been reported missing after she failed to return home from work, and her vehicle was later found on fire. The ex-boyfriend, Vicente Jasso, was apprehended after a high-speed chase and is now in custody for her murder. Jose Lopez Hernandez, a friend of Jasso, was also arrested for accessory to murder. The investigation is ongoing.
Two suspects, including an ex-boyfriend, have been arrested in connection with the death and murder of 19-year-old Melanie Camacho in Madera County, California. Camacho had gone missing after leaving work and was found deceased in an orchard. The suspects, Jose Cornelio Lopez-Hernandez and Vicente Jasso, have been booked into the Madera County Jail and are facing charges related to the crime.
Fresno County health officials have confirmed two cases of measles in one household and are working with officials from Madera County and the state to contact anyone who may have been exposed. Measles is highly contagious and can be spread by simply breathing in air in a room shared with a person who is infected. The county is urging residents to make sure their household is up to date on the measles vaccine and to stay home and contact a doctor by phone if they show symptoms.