A harrowing discovery in West Virginia ended a days‑long search: four Indian‑origin seniors, reported missing during a spiritual road trip, were found dead after a fatal car crash. Marshal County authorities confirmed the victims as 85‑year‑old Asha Divan, 89‑year‑old Kishore Divan, 86‑year‑old Shailesh Divan and 84‑year‑old Gita Divan, all residents of New York. They had last been seen around July 29 at a Burger King in Erie, Pennsylvania, before vanishing from contact. Investigators located their wrecked vehicle in West Virginia, concluding that crash injuries were the cause of death. 

This tragic outcome has deeply affected both local communities and the Indian diaspora, with official condolences extended and support offered to the bereaved relatives. Authorities are now probing the circumstances surrounding the incident, seeking to confirm the timeline and exact causes of the crash. The incident underscores the vulnerabilities that can arise during long-distance travel, especially involving elderly individuals in unfamiliar regions.