Lizbeth Soto, 18, Camila Nava Cardenas, 7, and Alexander Soto, 12, killed, and three injured in head-on collision at Massachusetts and Lemon Grove in Lemon Grove, California
2 People, 1 Dog Dead in Head-On Crash in Lemon Grove
Multiple fatalities were reported in a head-on two vehicle crash in Lemon Grove Wednesday, Heartland Fire Department officials confirmed.
Woman, 2 children killed in head-on crash
Two passengers -- a young woman and a teenage boy -- died at the scene, along with two of four dogs that were also in the car, sheriff's Sgt. Jorge Dueno said. A second child later died from her injuries at a hospital.
Family member of victims speaks in deadly Lemon Grove crash
The victims were among the five occupants of a 2006 Acura RSX sedan that was struck by a southbound 2003 Dodge Durango while turning onto westbound Massachusetts Avenue from northbound Lemon Grove Avenue shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday.
3 Family Members Die, 2 Others Injured in Lemon Grove Crash
Investigators spent hours at the crash scene. Alcohol or drugs don't appear to be a factor, they said.
Initially deputies said they believed one of the drivers may have run a red light.
Family members share pictures of victims in Lemon Grove crash
If you would like to help, a GoFundMe account has been set up for the Soto Family and for the Cardenas Family. Anyone with additional information on the crash was asked to call the sheriff's department at (858) 565-5200.
Crash Concerns Family of Lemon Grove Triple Fatal
Just two months ago, Nava was standing in front of another car wreck. This one was a mile from her home and several member of her family were inside the car.
Nava said she has complained to the City of Lemon Grove about the safety of both of these intersections.
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After an injury car accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone has been injured in a car crash, it's hard to know what to do to help. Injured people need appropriate medial treatment, but they also need to have their civil and legal rights protected.
After a serious crash, several steps need to be taken, including dealing with the insurance companies, tracking and documenting lost income from missed work, coordinating medical bill payments, and handling an insurance claim.
Go here for information on the best way to handle these issues following an injury car accident.
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