Six dead in California A 40-year-old speeding driver who was involved in a severe crash on Thursday was found guilty of vehicular manslaughter. He was charged with felony and gross negligence, officials said Friday.
An unidentified woman driving a Mercedes sedan drove through a red light at a busy intersection in Windsor Her Hills and rammed multiple cars, according to her California Highway Patrol.
Both the Mercedes and another vehicle burst into flames after stopping near a gas station as shocked witnesses watched.
Several people were thrown out of their cars on impact. A shocking video of the crash is shown.
One car was reportedly torn in half on impact.
Officials said Friday that the six deaths included Ashley Ryan and her unborn child.
Eight of her others, including six children, suffered various injuries but are expected to survive.
Alphonso Word told CBS that he was 1 After the crash, he fled the scene with an immobile child in his arms. Another minor was lying in the street, he said.
"It was seeing the children. That struck a chord with me," he said. "Children. They didn't stand a chance."
Another witness told ABC that he saw several victims in flames. .
"When the fire goes out and the boom goes away, 2 there's a car '” Harper Washington told the station. "I could see people burning. It's just sad. I'm really praying for the people and the community." is doing.
Officials are expected to release details of the accident and the driver's charges late Friday.
