Yair Garcia dies in fatal Butler County car crash
Fatal Butler County car crash death of Yair Garcia
Yair Garcia, a 22-year-old man from Schuyler, died in a serious traffic accident on Highway 92 in Butler County early Friday morning, local authorities reported. The incident involved multiple vehicles and occurred between the towns of Osceola and Shelby around 7 a.m. CDT. Deputies stated Garcia was driving eastbound before his vehicle crossed into the opposite lane, leading to the collision involving three cars. Paramedics pronounced Garcia dead at the scene. The other drivers involved in the crash were treated on the scene and did not require transport to a hospital. Butler County Sheriff’s Office officials confirmed alcohol was not a contributing factor, and seatbelt use was noted by deputies. The ongoing multi-vehicle crash in Butler County is currently being investigated by the Butler County Sheriff’s Office. Garcia’s family has created a GoFundMe page to help with expenses related to his death, which has received nearly $19,000 in donations. For more information on Garcia’s life, visit this memorial page. A link to the GoFundMe page is provided for donations to support the family during this tragic time.
Deputies from the Butler County Sheriff’s Office reported that the fatal car accident on Highway 92 took place in the early hours of Friday morning, approximately 7 a.m., located between the towns of Shelby and Osceola within Butler County. The involved individual, identified as 22-year-old Yair Garcia from Schuyler, was traveling eastbound when his vehicle crossed the centerline, resulting in a collision with multiple cars. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and determined Garcia did not survive his injuries. The other individuals involved in the accident were assessed by emergency medical personnel at the site and were not taken to a hospital, according to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s deputies indicated that preliminary findings suggest alcohol was not a factor in the incident, and seatbelts were reportedly being worn by those in the vehicles. The multi-vehicle crash investigation in Butler County is still active as authorities work to determine the full circumstances surrounding the accident. Garcia’s family has set up a fundraising campaign via GoFundMe to assist with funeral and related costs, and the page has since raised close to $19,000. Additional details about Garcia can be found on this linked memorial site.
