Four dead, including 4-year-old boy, after NJ school minivan crash
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Officials reported that a school minivan was involved in a four-car pile-up on Route 10 in New Jersey on Thursday, resulting in the death of four individuals, including a young child.

Four-year-old Yexsel Reyes Granados died from his injuries on Friday afternoon, a day after a P.G. Chambers School minivan was involved in the crash on the Garden State thoroughfare, NJ.com reported citing the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

Two other minivan riders, Bertha Castaneda, 67, and Maria Figueroa, 58, also died in the crash, according to that report.


Two of the four cars involved in the accident were completely totaled,  with the doors completely blown off on vehicle.
Two of the four cars involved in the accident were completely totaled, with the doors completely blown off on vehicle. GoFundMe

A driver in another vehicle, 71-year-old Diane Goetz, was the fourth victim.

Meanwhile, another child remains hospitalized and two other adults were injured and required medical attention, according to NJ.com.

“While we cannot disclose many details on the circumstances of this crash at this time, I can say this is a horrible tragedy for the Morris County community and beyond,” Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said, according to the outlet.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their lives, and with those whose lives will undoubtedly be impacted by their loss,” he continued.

A GoFundMe set up for the benefit of the family of Yexsel Granados heartbreakingly remembered the “courageous” four-year-old.


Yxsel Granados is remembered as aa "light" who brought "joy, love, and warmth" to all.
Yxsel Granados is remembered as aa “light” who brought “joy, love, and warmth” to all. GoFundMe

“Yxsel was just 4 years old — a sweet, courageous child whose light shone brightly despite the challenges he faced,” the page stated.

“He brought joy, love, and warmth to everyone around him, and his spirit touched many in our community. His loss is a tragedy beyond words.”

The GoFundMe page claimed that the school minivan was hit by a car traveling over 80 miles per hour.

Officials have not commented on the circumstances of the accident.

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