A mother and son from Australia were killed in a head-on collision while driving on a road in the US.

Tragedy struck a family from Australia when a mother and her son were involved in a fatal car accident in California. The incident occurred when a ute, a type of truck, veered onto the wrong side of the road and collided with their Tesla car. According to local media, the crash took place on Highway 85 in San Jose on Monday afternoon. The impact of the head-on collision claimed the lives of 47-year-old Rebecca Olsen and her 14-year-old son Charlie, who were pronounced dead at the scene.

The California Highway Patrol in San Jose revealed that the crash led to the closure of the highway as authorities investigated the cause of the accident. Later on, media outlets confirmed the identities of the victims to be Rebecca and Charlie Olsen. In the wake of this tragedy, Rebecca's ex-husband and Charlie's father, Cameron Olsen, took to Reddit to express his grief and share a statement about the incident.

In his emotional post, Cameron described his son as an amazing young man who was his world, best friend, and travel companion. He also expressed the devastating reality of losing a child, a nightmare for any parent. The grieving father shared that the past week had been a mix of functional and emotional turmoil and that he knew the next few months would be unbearable. He also thanked the San Jose community for making his family feel welcome and urged drivers to be cautious and slow down on the roads.

Meanwhile, footage obtained by CNN showed the truck allegedly speeding and driving on the wrong side of the road just moments before the collision. The driver of the truck sustained major injuries and was taken to the hospital, as reported by NBC. According to US media, Cameron and Rebecca were both born in Australia and later moved to the UK, where Charlie was born. They eventually relocated to the US 12 years ago, as Cameron found work with a local IT company.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has been approached for comment on the tragic incident. As the community mourns the loss of this mother and son, it serves as a reminder to always drive carefully and be mindful of the potential dangers on the road. Let us keep the Olsen family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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