Father and son arrested in California crash

Father and son arrested in Madera County crash that killed four.

Sep 24, 2026

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Father and son arrested in California crash

Father and son arrested in Madera County crash that killed four.

In brief

Father and son arrested in Madera County crash that killed four. Father Thomas Wood Sr. and son Thomas Wood Jr. were arrested for a fatal crash in Madera County that killed four people, including Pedro Chavez and his son. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.

Arrests in Madera County

Father Thomas Wood Sr. and son Thomas Wood Jr. were arrested in connection with a fatal crash that killed four people in Madera County.

Family relief and concerns

Family members said the arrests brought relief but they believe the legal process is only beginning for justice.

Victims and survivor

Victims and survivor

Pedro Chavez and his son were among four victims; one person survived with severe injuries including broken ribs.

Crash details

The black GMC Sierra pickup went through a stop sign and collided with a Honda CRV at Road 9 and Avenue 21.

Legal charges

Wood Sr. is booked on four murder counts and firearms charges; Wood Jr. faces four accessory counts.

Bail and ongoing search

Bail and ongoing search

Both men remain jailed with $4 million bail each; families seek answers about what happened that night.

The takeaway

Father Thomas Wood Sr. and son Thomas Wood Jr. were arrested for a fatal crash in Madera County that killed four people, including Pedro Chavez and his son.

Read the original on ABC7 New York

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