7-Year-Old Boy, 12-Year-Old Girl Escape Fiery Car Crash Wreckage. Four Family Members Die
By Christine Sellers
Published on March 10, 2026.
A single-vehicle crash on California's Oakdale-Waterford Highway killed four family members, including a 7-year-old boy and a 12-year old girl, who managed to escape the vehicle. The California Highway Patrol responded to reports of a single vehicle crash at 3:05 a.m. Sunday morning. The driver of the 2014 Dodge SUV veered off the road and hit a concrete barrier, causing the vehicle to burst into flames. The children were outside the vehicle when officers arrived at the scene. The 12-hour-old girl sustained major burn injuries and underwent surgery. A GoFundMe fundraiser for funeral costs has raised over $8,000.
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