NewsThree U.S. soldiers perish in tragic highway 1 cliff fall

Three U.S. soldiers perish in tragic highway 1 cliff fall

USA. Among the casualties in the accident was Angelica Gacho.
USA. Among the casualties in the accident was Angelica Gacho.
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Mateusz Kaluga

30 July 2024 07:23

A great tragedy in the U.S.A. Three American soldiers died in a horrific accident. While driving on the highway, they suddenly fell off a cliff in San Francisco, at least 120 metres high. Shocking photos of the car drifting in the water quickly appeared online.

The accident occurred on Friday on the famous Highway 1, which runs along the Pacific coast. It is known for its sharp turns and steep coastal cliffs. It is the longest state route in California and the second longest in the country.

Three American soldiers died on this dangerous route. According to the "Daily Mail," they were 36-year-old Brylyn Aroma from Kansas, 29-year-old Mohammad Noory, and 28-year-old Angelica Gacho, both of whom recently lived in San Francisco. They were all in a small, two-door car which drifted in the water after the accident.

American media published photos of the wreck. Rescuers immediately managed to retrieve two bodies. The third victim was found in the car only on Saturday. Earlier, the operation was halted due to severe weather conditions. To find the accident victims, authorities stopped traffic on the highway and launched a rescue operation.

American soldiers died. who were the victims?

According to reports from NBC Bay Area, Noory was most likely behind the wheel, working as an Uber driver at the time of the accident. It is known that the man came from Afghanistan. Now his friends want to raise money for his family. In his homeland, he was an interpreter for the American army. In 2021 he obtained a visa and came to the U.S.A.

According to the "Daily Mail," Angelica Gacho was a communications specialist in the army. In April, she got engaged to her fiancé. Brylyn Aroma was a medic and stationed at Fort Riley in Kansas. In March 2023, the 63rd Armored Regiment awarded her the title "Dragon of the Week."

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