Four people dead in car crash, investigation ongoing
BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Four people are dead following a car crash early Monday morning, according to authorities.
In a press release, the Brawley Communications Center received a 911 call at around 3:30 a.m. regarding a vehicle fire in the area of Cattle Call Drive, near Cattle Call Park.
The Brawley Police Department (BPD) says the local fire department arrived in the area and put out the fire.
After that, authorities found four people inside the car and were pronounced dead at the scene.
BPD says they believe the car crashed into a tree prior to catching on fire, and that the Imperial County Coroner's Office has not revealed the names of the victims.
"Our officer responded along with our fire department. Upon arrival, they found a vehicle fully engulfed in flames. Once the firefighters were able to tame those flames, they located four victims inside the vehicle. At that point, we contacted the Imperial County Coroner’s Office for assistance," said Chief Jimmy Duran, Brawley Police Department.
Brawley police said they're also working with the California Highway Patrol.
Investigation into the crash remains ongoing and if anyone has any information regarding the crash, call BPD at (760) 344-2111.
