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California: Crash kills 13 of 25 people crammed into SUV

California: Crash kills 13 of 25 people crammed into SUV
Written by Sneha Das
(Sourced from PTI)
Edited by Anamica Singh
Mar 03, 2021, 11:36 am 3 min read
California: Crash kills 13 of 25 people crammed into SUV

An SUV packed with 25 people pulled in front of an oncoming tractor-trailer on a two-lane highway cutting through farmland near the US-Mexico border early Tuesday, killing 13 and leaving bodies strewn across the roadway. Most of the dead were Mexicans. When police arrived, some passengers were trying to crawl out of the crumpled SUV while others were wandering around the fields.

Deaths
Twelve found dead on spot; another died at a hospital

Twelve people were found dead when first responders reached the highway. Another person died at a hospital, California Highway Patrol Chief Omar Watson said. Roberto Velasco, Director of North American affairs for Mexico's Foreign Relations Department, confirmed Tuesday on his Twitter account that at least 10 of those killed have been identified as Mexicans. No identities have been released.

Death
Driver of the vehicle was also among those killed

"The people in the vehicle ranged in age from 15 to 53 and were a mix of males and females," officials said. The driver was from Mexicali, Mexico, just across the border, and was among those killed. The 69-year-old driver of the big rig, who is from nearby El Centro, was hospitalized with moderate injuries.

Car
Middle and back seats had been removed to create space

The cause of the collision was unclear, authorities said, and it also was not immediately known why so many people were crammed into a vehicle built to hold eight people safely. Watson said the SUV only had front seats and the middle and back seats had been removed. That allows more people to fit into the vehicle but makes it even more unsafe.

Investigation
Authorities trying to confirm if SUV was carrying migrants

As the investigation unfolds, authorities will seek to answer whether the SUV was carrying migrants after they crossed the border as part of a smuggling operation, ferrying farmworkers to fields, or for some other purpose. Macario Mora, a spokesman for Customs and Border Protection, said agents were not pursuing the SUV at the time of the crash, which was initially rumored.

Travel
Certain details about the SUV and tractor-trailer unknown

It was a sunny, clear morning and authorities said the tractor-trailer and its two empty containers were northbound on State Highway 115 when the SUV pulled in front of it from Norrish Road. It's not clear if the SUV ran a stop sign or had stopped before entering the highway. It's also not yet known how fast the tractor-trailer was traveling.

Payload
The 1997 Ford Expedition exceeded payload limit

"1997 Ford Expedition can carry a maximum payload of 2,000 pounds. If it had 25 people inside, that would exceed the payload limit, which taxes the brakes and makes steering tougher," said Frank Borris, former head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation. "SUVs of that age tended to be top-heavy even without carrying a lot of weight," Borris said.

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Sneha Das is a lifestyle writer at NewsBytes. She had started her career with NewsBytes and her work has focused on national and lifestyle news. She has previously worked as an intern with The Sakal Times, The Logical Indian, and 91.9 Friends FM. She has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Calcutta.
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Anamica Singh is a lifestyle editor at NewsBytes. Having started as a sports journalist, she has covered entertainment, national and international news over her 14-year-long career. She is experienced in news writing, video production, anchoring, and voiceovers. Her past stints include her time at Mobile ESPN, IANS, and MSN. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Delhi and a postgraduate diploma in journalism from YMCA, Delhi.
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