A tragic accident near Yellowstone National Park resulted in the deaths of seven individuals after a pickup truck collided with a tour van. The California Highway Patrol reported a separate incident that occurred on May 11, when a tour bus and a Nissan SUV crashed on State Route 60 near Hacienda Heights, Los Angeles. At approximately 5 a.m., the SUV became disabled and blocked a lane, leading to a collision with the bus, which caused the bus to veer across all lanes and strike a guardrail.
Upon arrival, emergency personnel found the SUV fully engulfed in flames, with the driver trapped inside. Unfortunately, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. In total, 32 individuals were injured in the crash, with two in critical condition and 26 sustaining minor injuries. All were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
Videos from the scene showed the bus, significantly damaged with a shattered windshield, leaning against the freeway shoulder. The collision caused substantial traffic disruptions, resulting in lane closures for several hours while officials conducted their investigation. By around 10:30 a.m., the area was reopened to traffic.
Initial investigations indicated that alcohol and drugs did not play a role in the crash, which remains under review by authorities. This incident adds to the broader concerns surrounding vehicle safety, as highlighted by recent NHTSA recalls affecting over 900,000 vehicles, including models from Ford, Chevrolet, and Polestar. The ongoing inquiry aims to determine the precise circumstances leading to the crash and assess measures to prevent future incidents.
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