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NJ school minivan crash leaves four dead, including 4-year-old boy

Four Killed, Including Young Child, in New Jersey School Minivan Crash

A tragic accident on Route 10 in New Jersey claimed the lives of four individuals, including a young child, in a devastating four-car pile-up involving a school minivan. The incident occurred on a busy Garden State thoroughfare, leaving the community reeling from the loss.

According to reports from the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, four-year-old Yexsel Reyes Granados succumbed to his injuries a day after the crash, adding to the already heart-wrenching toll of the accident. The other victims identified were Bertha Castaneda, 67, Maria Figueroa, 58, and Diane Goetz, 71.

Two of the four cars involved in the accident were completely totaled, with the doors completely blown off on a vehicle.
Two of the four cars involved in the accident were completely totaled. Image Source: GoFundMe

The aftermath of the crash left two other adults injured and in need of medical attention, with one child still hospitalized due to the severity of their injuries. The details surrounding the collision remain under investigation, with authorities withholding specific information about the circumstances leading to the tragedy.

Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll expressed his condolences to the affected families, acknowledging the profound impact the loss has had on the community. He emphasized the need for support and solidarity during such a difficult time.

A GoFundMe campaign was launched to support the family of Yexsel Granados, describing the young child as a beacon of light who brought joy and warmth to those around him. The page reflected on his courageous spirit and the positive influence he had on others.

Yxsel Granados is remembered as a 'light' who brought 'joy, love, and warmth' to all.
Yxsel Granados is remembered as a ‘light’ who brought ‘joy, love, and warmth’ to all. Image Source: GoFundMe

The GoFundMe page shared heartbreaking details of the incident, alleging that the school minivan was struck by a vehicle traveling at high speed. While the exact cause of the crash is still under investigation, the community mourns the loss of innocent lives in this tragic event.

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