Indian-Origin Doctor and Family of Four Killed in Car Crash in the United States

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An Indian-origin family of four, including a 89-year-old doctor, was killed in a car crash in the United States over the weekend. The family, consisting of Dr. Kishore Divan (89), his wife Mrs. Asha Divan (85), and two other family members, Mr. Shailesh Divan (86) and Mrs. Gita Divan (84), were traveling to a Hindu temple in West Virginia from Buffalo when their car crashed and rolled off a steep embankment. The family had been reported missing on July 31, 2025, and their car was found on August 2. The cause of the crash is still unknown.

Key Takeaways:

  • The family of four was traveling to the Prabhupada's Palace of Gold, a Hindu temple in Marshall County, West Virginia.
  • The family's car was found off a steep embankment along Big Wheeling Creek Road, with all four occupants deceased.
  • Dr. Kishore Divan was an anesthesiologist with a medical practice in Williamsville, New York, and was affiliated with Kaleida Health-Buffalo General Medical Center.
  • The family members were highly respected in their community, with Dr. Divan being a community leader and philanthropist.
  • The family had paid for a night stay at the Palace of Gold and had planned to check in, but never arrived.
  • Surveillance footage and credit card transactions revealed the family's last known whereabouts, which led to the discovery of the crashed vehicle.

Statistics:

  • The family's car was a 2009 lime green Toyota Camry with New York license plate EKW2611.
  • The family was last heard from on July 31, 2025.
  • The car was found on August 2 at around 9:30 p.m.
  • The victims were discovered dead after the accident.

Sources:

  • "Missing people poster" circulating online Saturday (US time).
  • Marshall County Sheriff Mike Dougherty's statement to Fox-affiliate WTOV9.
  • The Aware Foundation Inc's Facebook update citing Sheriff Dougherty.
  • Dr. Kishore Divan's professional profiles on WebMD, Health.USNews, and Doximity.
  • Uma Maheswari Krishnan's Facebook tribute to Dr. Divan.
  • CNN's report on Prabhupada's Palace of Gold.
  • Marshall County officials' statement.
  • Surveillance footage and credit card transaction records.