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California crash kills parents of young boy
Gregory and Vanessa Tobias died after a crash on California's I-80 on October 31.
The couple, both 29, were travelling east when their Hyundai Tucson overturned and blocked traffic lanes.
Three vehicles then hit their disabled car, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Gregory died at the scene, and Vanessa died on November 6 after being taken to hospital in critical condition.
Their young son Austin was not in the car and survived both parents.
The crash's exact sequence remains under investigation, and police said alcohol and drugs are not suspected but will be investigated.
Vanessa's family said her organs were donated, and the couple will be buried at Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery.
Gregory and Vanessa Tobias, both 29, died after a crash on California’s I-80 freeway.
Their blue Hyundai Tucson overturned and blocked eastbound lanes before three other vehicles struck it, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Gregory died at the scene, while Vanessa died on November 6 after being taken to hospital in critical condition.
Their young son, Austin, was not in the car and survived them.
The crash remains under investigation, and authorities said alcohol and drugs were not suspected factors.
- Who
- Gregory and Vanessa Tobias, both 29, died. Their young son, Austin, was not in the car.
- What
- Their Hyundai overturned and was struck by three other vehicles. Gregory died at the scene and Vanessa later died from her injuries.
- When
- The crash happened at around 2:35 a.m. on October 31. Vanessa died on November 6.
- Where
- The eastbound lanes of I-80 in California.
- Why
- The exact sequence of events is still under investigation. Authorities said alcohol and drugs were not suspected factors, but would be investigated.
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The Tobiases’ Hyundai overturned on eastbound I-80 and was struck by three other vehicles.
Gregory died at the scene, and Vanessa was taken to hospital in critical condition.
Vanessa died from her injuries, her family said.
- Couple
- Gregory and Vanessa Tobias, both 29
- Crash location
- Eastbound I-80, California
- Crash time
- Around 2:35 a.m. on October 31
- Vehicles striking the Hyundai
- Blue BMW coupe, grey Buick SUV and white Kia sedan
- Vanessa’s death
- November 6
- Surviving child
- Austin, who was not in the car
What people are saying
After extensive testing, our beautiful daughter was declared brain-dead. There are no words to describe the heartbreak of a mother who prayed so desperately for God to heal her baby.
Our hearts are shattered. I cannot understand why we have lost them both or why precious Austin must grow up without his mommy and daddy. But we are holding tightly to our faith,
The exact sequence of events is still under investigation. While alcohol and drugs are not suspected to be factors, they will be thoroughly investigated,
The CHP Solano Area extends our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones affected by this tragic loss,