A 2009 South Tahoe High School graduate is in ICU following a horrific car accident that killed his girlfriend on Dec. 28.

Chris Cocores, 26, who now lives in La Mesa, was the passenger in the vehicle. His girlfriend, Ceci Casares, 21, of La Mesa was driving on Highway 395 near Kramer Junction about 11:20pm when the crash occurred.

According to the California Highway Patrol, Casares’ was trying to pass a vehicle when her vehicle collided with two cars coming from the other direction. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers said people in the other vehicles sustained minor to major injuries.

A GoFundMe account has been set up to assist Casares’ family and to help pay for Cocores medical bills.

Also killed in the crash was Cocores’ dog.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report