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Four Marin County Teens Dead, Two Critically Injured in Fiery SUV Crash

The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the cause of the crash as the community mourns and supports grieving families.

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Overview

  • A Volkswagen SUV carrying six teenage girls from Archie Williams High School collided with a tree on San Geronimo Valley Road, killing four and critically injuring two on Friday evening.
  • The deceased victims, identified as Olive Koren, Josalynn Osborn, Sienna Katz, and Ada Kepley, were all between the ages of 14 and 16; the survivors, Isla Laremont Stranczek and Marley Barclay, remain hospitalized in critical condition.
  • The California Highway Patrol has not determined the cause of the crash, and investigators are asking for public assistance with any information about the incident.
  • The Tamalpais Union High School District and local organizations have mobilized grief counseling and support services for students, staff, and families affected by the tragedy.
  • Families of the victims and survivors have launched GoFundMe campaigns, and the community has held vigils and left tributes at the crash site to honor the lives lost.