Atwater crash kills 2 pedestrians before mini van smashes into pole

ATWATER, Calif. (KFSN) -- Officials in the North Valley have identified the two pedestrians killed Wednesday morning in Atwater.

Authorities say the victims are 76-year-old Carolyn Sue Rose and 73-year-old Billie Edwards.

Police say a mini-van crashed into both pedestrians and also crashed into a light pole on East Juniper.

Both victims died at the scene.

Officials say the woman who was driving is cooperating with police as they investigate how the crash happened.

A GoFundMe has been started to help the families.