4 of an Indian-origin family killed in US after a mini truck hits their car

A US-based Indian-origin family of four with roots in Hyderabad died Saturday night in a car crash in Green County, Alabama, while returning to Dallas after visiting relatives in Atlanta during the Fourth of July weekend.The victims were identified as Venkat Bejugam, his wife Tejaswini Cholleti and their two children, Siddarth and Mrida Bejugam. A mini truck allegedly racing down the wrong lane collided head-on with their car, causing it to burst into flames, reports said. Due to the severity of the burns, authorities are conducting forensic examinations, including dental record verification and DNA testing, to confirm the identities of the victims before releasing the bodies to kin.The family lived in Sutton Fields, a community in Aubrey, near Dallas. Non-profit TEAM Aid, which assists expats in repatriation of bodies, is coordinating with the victims’ relatives and friends for logistical support. Further updates are expected once the repatriation process is completed, said a member of Team Aid.