North Dakota Crash Kills 6 Men From The Ozarks
Authorities have identified the six men from the Ozarks who died after their pickup collided with a semi on an icy North Dakota interstate.
The pickup's driver was identified as 47 year old Martin Zuniga of Republic.The other occupants of the pickup killed were 51 year old Mayolo Lopez, Springfield 43-year-old Albino Galicia Martinez, Springfield 50-year-old Epitacio Acosta Padron, Springfield 54-year-old Jose Isabel Avila, Springfield 34-year-old Herson Orellana, Nixa
The Highway patrol says when the pickup crossed the median of Interstate 94 in Jamestown, ND, the semi hit it in the passenger side.Investigators say three of the pickup's occupants were ejected during the crash and none of the six men in the pickup was wearing a seatbelt.
Troopers say alcohol does not appear to be a factor.The 23-year-old driver of the semi was treated for minor injuries at an area hospital.