Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Very sad day in Beaver

Our hearts go out to the families of the victims ..
(Details released on the tragic accident Monday morning)…Officials say three people suffered fatal injuries after a Big Rig struck a pick-up at 7:38 in the morning.The Silverado was stopped at the intersection of Shank Road and Highway 115. An 18 wheeler apparently failed to stop at the intersection, and struck the pick-up. The force of the crash knocked the semi into a ditch, trapping two occupants inside. County Coroner investigator Kevin White said three people inside the pick-up suffered fatal injuries. He said all three died shortly after the collision was reported. White said all six occupants of the pick-up were visiting Imperial County from Beaver, Utah. The deceased were identified as 64 year old Randall Bradshaw, 61 year old Colleen Bradshaw and 54 year old April Yardley. The other three occupants were injured, one of whom was transferred to a San Diego area hospital for treatment. The two in the Semi were also injured. Officials say the incident is still being investigated and they did not say if anyone would be arrested or cited.

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