A car journey in Colorado had a tragic end for three young Slovaks who were working at a tourist centre, Steamboats Springs within the Work and Travel programme. Two other Slovaks who were riding in the same car were injured after the car collided with a truck.
The Slovak driver was arrested and charged with the crime of negligent drive resulting in death. Latter he was released upon a $3000 (€2660) bail.
Compiled by Beata Balogová from press reports
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