Tragic Loss: Four Indian-Origin Seniors Killed in West Virginia Crash

Four Indian-origin seniors were tragically killed in a car crash in West Virginia. They were reported missing from Buffalo, New York, and their vehicle was found off a steep embankment. Authorities and community members had been searching for them after they disappeared during a trip.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Newyork | Updated: 03-08-2025 18:48 IST | Created: 03-08-2025 18:48 IST
Tragic Loss: Four Indian-Origin Seniors Killed in West Virginia Crash
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In a heart-wrenching incident, four seniors of Indian origin were found dead in West Virginia following a car crash, as confirmed by local authorities.

Kishore Divan, Asha Divan, Shailesh Divan, and Gita Divan had been reported missing from Buffalo, New York. Their vehicle was discovered on August 2 at around 9:30 PM, having veered off a steep embankment in Marshal County. First responders worked tirelessly for over five hours at the scene.

Marshal County Sheriff Mike Dougherty expressed condolences to the bereaved families. Efforts to locate the seniors included a community appeal led by Sibu Nair, Director of Asian American and Pacific Islander Affairs at the New York State Governor's Office, who had issued an alert after the group went missing following their visit to a Pittsburgh temple. They were en route to a hotel in West Virginia when they disappeared.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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