The coroner in Glenn County released the names Tuesday of three of the 10 victims of a fiery crash last week between a FedEx truck and a charter bus.
Family members of the three victims and the driver’s employer had confirmed to reporters that they had died, but authorities had to rely on dental records and DNA samples to identify and release most of the bodies, which had been burned beyond recognition.
All the autopsies were completed by Sunday, Chief Deputy Coroner Richard Warren said, and a forensic dentist began the process of matching the remains to dental records that day.
Causes of death will not be released for up to six weeks, pending the results of toxicology tests.
Until now, many of the victims had been identified by their families, who have been organizing memorials and vigils.
Officials were still trying to determine what caused the crash. The California Highway Patrol said it was seeking witnesses, as well as photos and videos.
Wednesday 16 April 2014
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-fatal-bus-crash-3-victims-identified-20140415,0,6494824.story
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