Bodies of New York-based family recovered from steep embankment after four-day search
In a tragic end to a multi-day search, four Indian-origin senior citizens from New York who had been missing for four days were found dead following a suspected car crash in West Virginia. The victims, identified as Dr. Kishor Diwan, Asha Diwan, Shailesh Diwan, and Geeta Diwan, were discovered in their vehicle late on August 2 along Big Wheeling Creek Road in Marshall County, reported gujaratsamachar.com.
Their phones went dark on July 29; vehicle located off steep slope after extensive search.
According to Marshall County Sheriff Mike Dougherty, the light green Toyota Camry carrying the four was found at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, down a steep embankment. Emergency responders remained at the crash site for over five hours. Sheriff Dougherty confirmed the identities of the deceased and extended his condolences to their families.
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The group had last been seen on July 29 at a Burger King, where they made a credit card transaction
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They were reportedly en route to the Palace of Gold, an ISKCON temple in Marshall County, but never arrived
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Authorities said their mobile phones were switched off from the evening of July 29, with the last location pinged near Moundsville
Following a missing persons report, local police launched a full-scale search, including aerial surveillance. The discovery of the vehicle brought a somber end to the efforts.
