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Marin County Crash Kills 4 Teens, Investigators Probe Oncoming Vehicle's Role

Survivors recall swerving to avoid another car on a blind turn; two teens remain hospitalized in critical condition as the community mourns.

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Overview

  • Four Archie Williams High School students, aged 14 to 16, died in a fiery SUV crash on April 18, while two others were critically injured.
  • Survivor accounts suggest the crash occurred after another car veered into their lane on a blind turn, forcing the driver to swerve off San Geronimo Valley Road.
  • Authorities have found no evidence of alcohol involvement and continue to investigate the crash's precise cause.
  • Good Samaritans at the scene rescued survivor Marley Barclay from the burning vehicle, with her family expressing deep gratitude for their bravery.
  • The Marin County community has raised over $500,000 through fundraisers and continues to hold vigils and memorials honoring the victims.