Eight Killed in Tragic Head-On Collision in Madera, California

The crash involved farmworkers en route to work; investigations into the cause are underway.

Eight men were killed in a head-on crash in Madera, California, involving a GMC van carrying seven farmworkers and a Chevrolet pickup truck.
The sole survivor of the crash, a passenger from the van, was hospitalized and is expected to recover.
Seatbelts were not worn by most passengers; authorities suggest they could have significantly reduced fatalities.
The farmworkers were en route to a vineyard near Madera when the accident occurred.
Investigations are ongoing to determine if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash.