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Vehicle in canal kills 3

A crash at the T-intersection of Jersey and 13th avenues in rural Kings County claimed at least three lives this morning, when a small black compact car crashed into a deep canal running alongside the road.

Little information is currently available about the crash, as Kings County Sheriff's Department officials were very protective of the scene, keeping bystanders at a short distance from the wreckage.

Three bodies were pulled from the vehicle and may have included two adults and a child, according to unconfirmed reports.

It is possible that the vehicle was traveling southbound on 13th Avenue, approaching the T-section with Jersey Avenue, when the driver attempted to turn too quickly and the car flew over the raised dirt hill surrounding the canal.

Officials, however, could not corroborate this theory earlier today.



A diver from the Kings County Sheriff's Water Rescue Team checks the car which ended up in a canal at 13th and Jersey avenues this morning.(Apolinar Fonseca/The Sentinel)


Two men with the Sheriff's Department Water Rescue Dive Team were in the water assisting as California Highway Patrol officers, Kings County firefighters and Sheriff's deputies attempted to make sense of the scene and extract the vehicle from the deep water.

The crash was reported just before 7 this morning, with officials still on the scene three hours later.

Among the officials present was Assistant Sheriff Randy Montejano, apparently leading the operation, although he would not make any comment at the scene regarding the investigation.

This is the third canal-related crash resulting in multiple fatalities to occur in Kings County in less than a year. In November, seven people were killed when a family heading home from a birthday party in the Monterey Bay area overturned in a canal south of Corcoran. Three months later, in February, four people died when the driver of a GMC Denali traveling at high speed lost control and drove into a canal, smashing into the far embankment.

The reporter can be reached at 583-2425.

(June 10, 2008)

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wrote on Jun 10, 2008 2:35 PM:

" This breaks my heart. "

j wrote on Jun 10, 2008 2:44 PM:

" RIP Sara Daniel and Joey "

anonymous wrote on Jun 10, 2008 2:52 PM:

" Cory Kennedy 17
Carlos Sigala 18
Jesus Rios 19

R.I.P. "

Angel wrote on Jun 10, 2008 3:03 PM:

" So...Sad What a tragedy! My heart goes our to the families of the young angels. "

shannon wrote on Jun 10, 2008 4:07 PM:

" This is horrible, I had a cousin just graduate from the west campus......who were these poor kids? "

A Loved One wrote on Jun 10, 2008 6:20 PM:

" What a tragedy. These three will forever be in my heart. I miss them all so much already. Rest In Peace. "

ANONYMOUS wrote on Jun 10, 2008 6:46 PM:

" R.I.P JESUS"GO-GO"RIOS...HE HAD JUST GRADUATED FROM THE WEST CAMPUS ON WEDNESDAY "

wrote on Jun 10, 2008 7:23 PM:

" RIP. . . .i knew carlos from church. i pray for the families. this makes me ask myself why? im on my 2nd year of highschool and it makes me get scared knowing life can be cut so short. . . . "

Sadie Escalera wrote on Jun 10, 2008 8:00 PM:

" Their life was just starting, how sad for the families and friends and my heart and prayers goes out to all the families. As a parent of Hanford West High Husky students we will all feel a loss. "

Nathan wrote on Jun 10, 2008 8:35 PM:

" i knew cory and jesus very well they where some of my best friends.
I loved them with all of my haret .
I talked to cory and jesus ealyer that night and i was talking to cory about her upcoming wedding in septmber.
We talked for like 30 min and i never thought that it would be the last time i talked to her......


cory, jesus i love you and i will miss you guys... "

ray wrote on Jun 10, 2008 8:43 PM:

" miss u jesus "

Alyssa wrote on Jun 10, 2008 9:02 PM:

" I knew all 3 of them. Carlos Jesus and Cory. Jesus is my best friend and Carlos is my super boy and Cory is my super girl. My heart breaks because they make 5 I have lost. My heart still breaks for Tanner but it breaks more for Jesus Carlos and Cory now. I will be keeping all of our friends and there families in my prayers. I dont know what more I can do. I will be as strong as I can for all of you that need it. I just hope that some where someone is reading this and is somewhat understanding the pain that all of us are going throught with the hurt and the pain from there passing.


I LOVE YOU BEST FRIEND!!!
i will walk the halls like you told me to

I LOVE YOU SUPER BOY
i will hold my head up high for you

I LOVE YOU SUPER GIRL
i will run the school like you told me to

Forever in my heart and soul you guys I will carry on forever!!! "

Luis wrote on Jun 10, 2008 9:12 PM:

" omg cory lives like 3 blocks away from me! R.I.P "

r wrote on Jun 10, 2008 9:30 PM:

" i cant believe it, i just saw them a couple days b4 "

Concerned Commuter wrote on Jun 10, 2008 10:54 PM:

" My heart goes out to the families of the deceased. Maybe we need to look at the underlying causes for all these accidents. People used to be more experienced, they received more training. People followed the rules, blinkers, courtesy, common sense. I would love to see behind the wheel drivers education mandatory for all new drivers, reguardless of age or nationality. Lets reduce mistakes, drive by the rules and make the police and CHP enforce the laws no matter how trivial they may seem... "

Krystal wrote on Jun 10, 2008 11:22 PM:

" Jesus Im Not Going To Have My Dream Prom with You but When We See Eachother Again Were Going To Have A Blast I ♥ You! "

Julia Prine wrote on Jun 10, 2008 11:27 PM:

" My heart goes out too the families.... "

jh wrote on Jun 10, 2008 11:41 PM:

" Listen, listen listen. All of you saying goodbye to your friends, listen. Don't get messed up and drive, as a driver or a passenger. Being cool isn't worth dying. "

SARAH TODD wrote on Jun 11, 2008 12:25 AM:

" R.I.P corey jesus and carlos we will miss you all all of you had a great impact on life and your in a better place now this is just another life lesson we cant take life for granite and lief is too precious I know your in a better place now you all will see me agian one day LOVE YALL "

ROSEMARY wrote on Jun 11, 2008 12:43 AM:

" MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILYS OF THESE KIDS, I MYSELF HAVE BEEN THROUGH SUCH TRAGIC WHEN I LOST MY SON 2 YEARS AGO. JESSICA, IM SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER MIJA & IM HERE FOR YOU IF YOU NEED ME. GOD BLESS YOU ALL! R.I.P "

sad wrote on Jun 11, 2008 12:45 AM:

" RIP carlos, jesus, corey...

You are in a better place now, our prayers are with your families!

(Los Carlos Restaurant will never be the same!) "

Naomi wrote on Jun 11, 2008 12:54 AM:

" Its crazy how life can throw something unexpectedly at you..I knew Jesus and Corey for four years i had classes with them..we were buddies, its crazy because Cory, Jesus, Me and a couple others hung out in Ruebens class on the last day of school before graduation..and now there gone..Cory used to go to my church on Sundays..we will miss her terribly!..Its so unreal..you take for granted that you'll just see your friends another time..but then accidents like this happen and you can never see them again..and it all becomes reality..I love you Jesus and Corey..You'll always be in my heart..I'll miss you! "

Yohannes Kbrom wrote on Jun 11, 2008 2:32 AM:

" I cant believe this! I've known Cory and Jesus since elementary school. Carlos was also my friend! I cant believe this happened. I love you Cory, Jesus, and Carlos. R.I.P "

Aunt Carol wrote on Jun 11, 2008 2:57 AM:

" you will be forever in my heart Cory, what a special neice you were! I shall mis you all the days of my life, but i know God Knows best and the three of you are now in his arms. I HURT SOOO BAD YOUR NANNY CAROL "

Tanya Topete wrote on Jun 11, 2008 10:15 AM:

" The boys were band members and cory was an athlete the families could use help.Donations can be made out to Hanford West Band.Carlos services are friday morning 9am at the funeral home across from Central Valley Hospital. There are going to be car washes around town today until sat to help the families. They were all great kids.I watched the boys in band since they were freshman.Please pray for the families. "

Heart wrote on Jun 11, 2008 10:34 AM:

" It was heartening to see all the people at the vigil last night for Corey,Jesus and Carlos. This just shows how much love and support we have for the three Hanford West Husky family. We miss u three. "

Rafaela wrote on Jun 11, 2008 12:32 PM:

" This is so sad!!!They were so younge!!!!
But at least now they're watchin over us!!!
*R*I*P* "

kaalekahi family wrote on Jun 11, 2008 1:10 PM:

" Jesus you will be truly missed in our lives, we will hold you in our hearts and all the memories of you! We Love you and your family! Cory We Love You Too! And even though we didn't get the chance to know you Carlos you are still in our hearts and prayers! R.I.P. Our New Angels Jesus, Cory and Carlos "

DaTruth wrote on Jun 11, 2008 1:22 PM:

" All you young people reading this thread need to learn from this and realize that if anything good can come from this tragic accident it is a lesson learned... SPEED KILLS! From the media to the local coffee shops, people talk about the soldiers dying in Iraq, but more teenager have been killed in Kings County over the last year due to auto accident by far. It can happen to you too... slow down, NEVER drink and drive or get in the car with someone who has, and always wear your seat belt. If we all follow these three tips, maybe a life will be spared due to the lesson learned... "

Sheii wrote on Jun 11, 2008 3:26 PM:

" I think this is such a tragedy.. this just reminds me of when i was going to school at LHS 02-06 a few of the students died because of car accidents..

My heart goes out to all the families..May they RIP "

Ms.T wrote on Jun 11, 2008 4:09 PM:

" My heart goes out to the families of all three students, and a special "hand-shake" to Carlos....from "the head of the table"........ May You Rest In Peace!!! "

misty escobar wrote on Jun 11, 2008 5:20 PM:

" I am go go jesus rios aunt i going to miss you so much and everone in the famley will to i no my famley is hurting but we will make it I love you and will miss you will be in my hart forever and i will never forget you. "

Hanfordite wrote on Jun 11, 2008 7:07 PM:

" I think that so many people are missing the point. Once again, just like last year, we lose some wonderfully vibrant young people because seat belts were not in use. We don't know if they would have survived this awful crash with seat belts on, but it could have made a difference. Please, talk to your kids and to all drivers: wear those seat belts. "

seat belts wrote on Jun 11, 2008 11:20 PM:

" This is to everyone reading here, adults, youths, kids: ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEATBELT. Life is too short and precious to risk it by not following this simple law. In my opinion, if you choose not to wear one, you are choosing to die in an accident. "

aunt carol wrote on Jun 12, 2008 1:38 AM:

" please, please, please, you guys, i dont want to think that corys (my niece) and the other two lives were lost due to a foolish game. This makes it even harder to bear. This is startin to be hurt upon hurt. i did go out today and see the two sets of skids marks...but then i thought "LET IT AND THEM REST, IT WILL NEVER BRING THEM BACK IT WILL JUST DESTROY THAT YOUNG MANS FAMILY EVEN MORE. I LOVE YOU CORY. NANNY CAROL "

longtimefriend wrote on Jun 12, 2008 2:00 AM:

" RIP Jesus Cory and Carlos
i know u cant visit me next year like u said
but we'll be seeing eachother really soon i hope

i miss you.... "

Lori wrote on Jun 12, 2008 8:34 AM:

" Ok. Maybe these kids were known for drag racing. But has anyone ever looked at how dangerous that road is?? This is not the first accident at this canal. God I hope it is the last. Jesus and Corey were great kids. The town of Armona lost two of its finest! I will forever remember their smiling faces. "

MA Topete wrote on Jun 12, 2008 9:42 AM:

" they have yet to exp what life was, just barley graduated from high school. i am serving in the middle east and i am yet exp such a incident.
carlos, jesus, and cory....i knew 2 of the three
i will miss you guys.
i will be praying "

Joe Johnson wrote on Jun 12, 2008 1:01 PM:

" To responce to Joe Johnson: It's also worth noting that the speed of the vehicle may not have even been a factor in the crash. There is no evidence that says Carlos was Street Racing down the road when the incident occurred. New evidence, in today's story, says that they were driving home, late at night, in what has been described by local residents as a very dangerous intersection. "Street racing kills," as you say, but spreading unfounded hearsay also tarnishes the victims in this tragedy and hurts the families involved. Please show some respect. "

Kellie Martina wrote on Jun 12, 2008 2:06 PM:

" To the families of Cory, Carlos & Jesus...may you find some solace knowing these great kids are in God's hands. I saw all 3 at Graduation last Wednesday and like most, we're still waiting for them to come back. To all their friends, classmates, etc., PLEASE don't ever tell your parents NOT TO WORRY about you. When we call you to ask where you are, if you're ok, etc., it's because we LOVE YOU and WE CARE. You're NOT invincible...don't live life like you are. Tomorrow is not guaranteed. I love you all, no matter what. "

octavio wrote on Jun 12, 2008 3:02 PM:

" REST IN PEACE CARLOS U KNOW I WILL KEEP U IN MY HEART. THIS WASN'T SUPPOSE TO HAPPEN BUT WHEN WE SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN ILL BE WAITING FOR U TO OPEN THE GATES FOR ME. "

SERVICES -- wrote on Jun 12, 2008 3:10 PM:

" Services for Jesus Rios is set for June 17,2008 at 11:00 a.m at St Brigids Catholic Church for viewing and mass followed by burial at Calvalry Cemetary and a reception at St Brigids Church to reflect on Jesus life with his friends. "

BRITTNI BATES wrote on Jun 12, 2008 5:27 PM:

" Cory your were my girl............the past for years being by your side are unreplaceable. You will alway be with me in my heart..It's just hard actually saying goodbye. it was totally unexpected. I LOVE YOU!!!

**RIP C.K.-J.R.-C.S** "

Priscilla wrote on Jun 13, 2008 3:42 AM:

" R.i.P. Cory,(go-go) Jesus, and Carlos!!!!!!!!!!
I cant believe it its like its not real i cant believe that this really happen!!!!!!!! How does it go 4rm u (Jesus) sitting in front of my house wit Cory.. We had just been talking not even more then 9 hours before they found u guys!!!! How GOD does this happen but only u know y u choose who at what time & place and how its goes its your call when u need us!!!!!!! omg guys maybe if i wuda just went with u guys that nite when u told me 2 go with u guys maybe everything wuda went differently... Just maybe but idk!!!!!!! 2 Jesus ive known u sense we were baby we lived on tha same street for 18 yrs. i will truly miss & always have luv 4 u u will always be in my heart!!!!!! 2 Cory that i have known since elementry i will truly miss ur loud ness lol u were so funny!!!!! U will be missed & luvd!!! 2 Carlos u also will be missed & luvd i never got a chance to meet u but i bet u were great!!! R.I.P <3 "

Thinking.... wrote on Jun 13, 2008 12:03 PM:

" This can be applied to anyone at any age of reason. Accountability is a double edge sword in youth. We relish and languish in the power of freedom and are fooled by the distorted skew of time feeling vast and far-off, a concept that is smoke-screened. In discovery of ourselves from teen years till our early 30's we are not too concerned with or even involved or listen to all those who help us learn to fly and grow.

Precious are our relationships and yet they elude us sometimes...loyalty is out the window for many until it is too late to lovingly apply its gift and give thanks for their presence in our lives.

This is a reminder in to find a precison approach to the quality those you love, pay attention, they deserve compassion, they are important, maintain a good life, all ae needed and wanted for their nuances here on earth make a difference. "

K. Murray wrote on Jun 13, 2008 3:21 PM:

" To my HW students and families: My heart is broken. I am out of town, but my thoughts, prayers and love are with you all. Be strong in these next few days for their families. Lean on each other for comfort, and pray for peace for us all. Sometimes we just don't understand why these things happen we just need to look up for strength and comfort. I love you all, K. Murray. Class of 2008 rocks always. "

wrote on Jun 13, 2008 6:16 PM:

" MAY ALL THREE OF YOU PLAY YOUR INSTRUMENTS LIKE YOU DID HERE ON EARTH, AND MAY ALL THE ANGELS SING AND DANCE WITH YOUR MUSIC AS THEY WELCOME ALL OF YOU AND OPEN THE GATES TO HEAVEN. EARTH IS SADDEN BY UR DEPARTURE, BUT HEAVEN CELEBRATES YOUR WELCOMING. MAY ALL 3 OF YOU REST IN PEACE, GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. "

miss you so much wrote on Jun 13, 2008 10:01 PM:

" Unexpected Victims

When somebody falls out of life
It causes everyone a lot of strife
Unfortunatly some are good people
The caring ones are multiple

If I had a choice i
It would have been me
I would do anything to hear your voice
One more time telling me...

The things you used to say
Your laughter filling the air
Taking over all the sound as we lay
On the ground smiling...this isn't fair

If you were here
I would thank you so much
You were so dear
To everyone you always touched

Our hearts are aching
For you now
There is beauty in this breaking
We just have to allow

Ourselves to accept this tragedy
Even though we will miss you so badly

R.I.P. C.K. J.R. C.S. We will never forget you "

Angela Rob Pederson wrote on Jun 14, 2008 11:20 AM:

" As everyone has stated that our hearts and prayers go out to these families, we ask that we be added to that invisible list. . As a parents, We can't even imagine the pain these families must be feeling. We have four childre, ages, 25,22,19 and 15. We would worry about them everynight when they would go out to visit their friends as I'm sure every parent does and can't rest comfortably until we know they are home. We would like to see the city build some kind of barrier to prevent this from happening again. This is a project that we wouldn't not mind that our taxes could support. If anyone knows what we can do to make this happen, you can count us in. Most Sincerely,

Angela & Rob Pederson - Concered parents and Hanford residents "

sam wrote on Jun 15, 2008 2:42 PM:

" this is such a sad loss for all families involved. may you all find the inner strength to help you get through such a terrible time in your lives. to all readers young/old please be careful on the road not only for yourselves but for others driving on it. "

Jennifer wrote on Jun 15, 2008 4:08 PM:

" All three of these student will always be loved by people who cares about. I'll miss Jesus for being a great person to hang out with and/or to talk to. I will always miss Jesus's dancing. SUPERMAN!!!! All three will be remembered and they will always be in our prayers. "

Sarah wrote on Jun 17, 2008 2:32 PM:

" My prayers go out to the parents of the children killed in the accident. Having lost a child myself to an automobile accident I feel what they feel. Their lives will never be the same. Only God can give you what you need now and forever. There will never be a day that you won't think of your son/daughter and miss him/her with all your heart. May God bring you peace and comfort. "




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