4 Indian-origin senior citizens killed in US car crash
Sheriff Mike Dougherty expressed condolences and said the cause of the crash was under investigation.
The four senior citizens - Dr Kishore Divan (89), Asha Divan (85), Shailesh Divan (86), and Gita Divan (84) - were last seen at a Burger King outlet on Peach Street in Erie, Pennsylvania, on July 29.
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