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Fatal Head-On Collision Takes Eight Lives in Madera, California
Eight men were tragically killed in a devastating two-vehicle head-on collision that occurred in Madera, California, on Friday, February 23, authorities confirm. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the incident involved a black Chevrolet pickup truck and a GMC van carrying a total of nine occupants.
The crash took place around 6:15 a.m. when the driver of the pickup truck veered in and out of the two-lane highway in Madera, approximately 25 miles northwest of Fresno, police stated. The collision resulted in fatal injuries to seven farmworkers who were passengers in the van, along with the driver of the pickup truck.
Remarkably, amidst the tragedy, one passenger seated in the rear of the van managed to survive the crash and was swiftly transported to a local hospital. Fortunately, he is expected to recover from his injuries.
CHP Officer Javier Ruvalcaba emphasized that only two individuals in the van were wearing seatbelts at the time of the collision. "If they had been wearing their seatbelts, the rear passengers would have probably survived," Ruvalcaba remarked.
The crash scene, near the town of Madera, left the van severely damaged amidst blooming almond trees in the farming area. The van was en route to the farming community of Firebaugh, located about 5 miles away, where the occupants worked as pruners in the vineyards, according to Ruvalcaba.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash, as a witness reported the black pickup truck swerving in and out of its lane prior to the collision. Ruvalcaba stated, "At this point, we don’t know whether alcohol or drugs played a factor."
The incident underscores the importance of road safety measures, including seatbelt usage, particularly on rural highways where such tragedies can occur with devastating consequences.
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