4-year-old boy, 3 other dead after multi-car crash in NJ

Four people, including a 4-year-old boy, died in a crash with multiple vehicles in New Jersey.

In the afternoon on Thursday, April 10, the authorities were announced about an incident on road 10 in Morris County.

Upon arrival, the first respondents witnessed a four -vehicle accident that included a school minue that carries employees and students from PG Chambers School, according to a statement from Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

The authorities identified the deceased individuals as Bertha Castaneda, 67; Diane Goetz, 71; Maria Z. Figueroa, 58; and Yexsel Reyes Granados, 4. Castaneda, Figueroa and Granados were all confirmed to ride the Minivan school, according to the police statement.

At least four other people were also injured in the incident, the authorities, including two adults, were treated at the site, as well as two children, which were transported to a local hospital.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing and the Prosecutor’s Office asks all witnesses to arrive.

Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll wrote in a statement that many details about the accident will remain unclear at the moment.

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

Yexsel, who had special needs, was originally transferred to Morristown Hospital, even though he died one day after the crash.

On one Gofundme The site expressed the child’s family his gratitude to first respondents and healthcare professionals for their efforts.

They added that they want to bury Yexsel in the family’s home country Honduras in the midst of “the unthinkable pain to say goodbye.”

“Yexsel was only four years old – a sweet, brave child whose light shone bright despite the challenges he met,” continued his family.

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

Figueroa’s brother, Juan Nieves, remember her as a “kind -hearted and selfless” woman and mother in a Gofundme The page was created in her honor.

“She was the heart of our family, and her loss has left an emptiness that we can’t put words,” he added.