Tragic Car Accident Claims the Lives of Three Small Children

Chrissie Cole

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Three children were tragically killed in a car accident today, when the Ford Expedition they were driving in crashed with a Chevy Truck, driven by an off-duty Sheriff Deputy, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

The Expedition driven by the mother, 26, of Visalia, was traveling north on Road 172, according to an officer at the scene. The driver of the truck, 27, of Exeter, was traveling west on Avenue 336 when he failed to stop at a stop sign before turning onto Road 172.

The Truck broadsided the Expedition, causing both vehicles to spin out of control and into an orange grove at the northwest corner of the intersection.

The off-duty officer was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle.

The three small children ages 2, 3 and 5 were riding in the backseat and did have seatbelts on. The child sitting in the middle in a car seat, was ejected from the vehicle due to the force of the crash, according to CHP.

All three children died at the scene. The mother suffered serious injuries and was transported by air helicopter to Regional Medical Center.

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