A school minivan crash has left four people dead including a four-year-old boy.
The tragedy happened after a a four-car pile-up which involved the school bus. Officials say the accident took place on Route 10, New Jersey on Thursday.
A four-year-old, who has been identified as Yexsel Reyes Granados, died from his injuries on Friday. afternoon. It followed the crash of the P.G. Chambers School minivan in the Garden State thoroughfare according to, NJ.com which cited the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.
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Bertha Castaneda, 67, and Maria Figueroa, 58, also died in the crash, the report said. And the fourth victim was, 71-year-old Diane Goetz, a driver in another vehicle.
In another unrelated incident, a child remains in hospital and two other adults were hurt and needed medical attention, NJ.com reported.
According to the site, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, said: “While we cannot disclose many details on the circumstances of this crash at this time, I can say this is a horrible tragedy for the Morris County community and beyond."
He added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their lives, and with those whose lives will undoubtedly be impacted by their loss,”
A fundraising page has been set up at GoFundMe to help Yexsel Granados family. In tribute to the youngster, the site says he will be remembered the “courageous” four-year-old.
“Yxsel was just 4 years old — a sweet, courageous child whose light shone brightly despite the challenges he faced,” the page stated. nHe brought joy, love, and warmth to everyone around him, and his spirit touched many in our community. His loss is a tragedy beyond words.”
The school minivan was hit by a car traveling over 80 miles per hour according to he GoFundMe page. Officials have no given any comment on the circumstances of the accident.
The Mirror told last month how a couple were hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by a car while crossing a road — but police punished them for the incident.
The couple, a 62-year-old man and a 74-year-old woman who haven't been named, were struck by a vehicle in Hackensack, New Jersey, around 10 miles west of New York City, on Wednesday. The driver reportedly stopped and spoke with police officers at the scene.
In the meantime, the couple were rushed to hospital to be treated for their injuries, but have since been slapped with a fine over the accident. Police issued them a ticket for jaywalking, the law that prevents individuals from crossing roads anywhere but on a pedestrian crossing.
The driver of the vehicle stopped after striking the pedestrians, which happened at 7.15pm and talked with police. The man and woman were both taken to Hackensack University Medical Center for urgent medical treatment, RLS Media reported. Their current condition is not clear.
Police are investigating what caused the crash but have already concluded that the couple crossed the street when they weren't supposed to - thus meriting the usual fine for jaywalking. Police urged people to obey laws when it comes to crossing roads for their own safety as they noted the large number of injuries in New Jersey.
