Thirteen-year-old boy dies in California car crash

A 13-year-old boy named Blain Chandler from Visalia, California, died in a tragic car accident on March 18. He was driving a new 2024 Honda Accord when he crashed into a semi-truck off Highway 33. The California Highway Patrol reported that Blain veered into the opposite lane and collided with the truck. The impact caused both vehicles to catch fire. Blain was trapped in the car and died at the scene. The truck driver, a 24-year-old woman from Idaho, managed to escape the flames and called for help. Authorities are investigating how Blain got the car and why he was driving alone. Friends and family are mourning his loss. One friend described him as a joyful presence who made people laugh. Tributes have flooded social media in his honor. A memorial service for Blain will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Thursday at 11 a.m. His mother frequently shares pictures of Blain and his siblings on social media, showing the close bond they shared.