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Family outraged after two speeding muscle cars kill teen girls on SoCal street
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· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The impact was severe, cleaving the victims' car in half. The California Highway Patrol is looking into whether the drivers of the speeding vehicles were racing at the time of the accident.
A tragic accident has occurred involving two speeding vehicles that struck another car, resulting in the deaths of two teenagers. The impact was severe, cleaving the victims' car in half. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The California Highway Patrol is looking into whether the drivers of the speeding vehicles were racing at the time of the accident. The victims' families are reportedly outraged by the incident.
Further details about the accident and the investigation are available from the source. The accident is a shocking and devastating event, and authorities are working to determine the cause and circumstances.
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Category: News Published: August 19, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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