An eight-year-old boy tragically lost his life in a head-on collision in Riverside on Tuesday morning.
The incident, which occurred at the intersection of Arlington and Stover Avenues, also left four other individuals injured and requiring hospitalization.
The collision took place at approximately 7:30 a.m.
involving a gray Nissan sedan and a white Honda.
Surveillance footage captured the horrifying crash, revealing the white sedan speeding westbound on Arlington Avenue before losing control around a curve and colliding with the gray sedan, which was traveling eastbound.
The gray sedan was driven by a 25-year-old female who was accompanied by her younger siblings: an eight-year-old boy, a ten-year-old girl, and a sixteen-year-old teenage boy.
The older sister, who was driving, is currently in serious condition, while the other two siblings are listed as critical.
The driver of the white vehicle also sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized.
Residents in the neighborhood expressed devastation over the tragic incident, with one witness recounting the wreckage and the difficult task faced by rescuers in extricating victims from the mangled cars.
The community is left in shock and grief as they come to terms with the loss of the young boy and the injuries sustained by others involved.
The area where the collision occurred has seen multiple accidents in the past, leading to calls for action to address the safety concerns.
One resident mentioned a previous incident where a truck crashed into their home but fortunately resulted in no injuries.
Concerns about speeding and the possibility of drugs or alcohol being factors in the crash are also being investigated.
The loss of a young life and the injuries suffered by others serve as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for measures to prevent such tragic accidents.
The community is left mourning the loss of the eight-year-old boy and hoping for a swift recovery for those injured in the collision.
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