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Two Tragic Car Crashes Across Decades | Spokane News
In 1976, a chilling discovery unfolded at Fernan Lake: a submerged Buick pulled from the water revealed four young men, ages 19 to 24, dead inside—missing for weeks after a late-night outing. The crash, likely from a missed turn, serves as a stark warning of how fast danger can strike. Meanwhile, in 1926, the National Indian Congress in Spokane brought tribal leaders together to demand justice and progress, only to be cut short by the tragic death of Modoc Charley, Klamath chief, in a car crash days after the event—highlighting enduring risks and struggles for Indigenous communities. Listen…
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