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  • RSM community rallies for girl hurt in deadly 241 crash

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📰 News we're reading

• Dad Killed In Wrong-Way 241 Freeway Crash ID'd As RSM Man; Daughter Left Severely Injured (patch.com) — Rancho Santa Margarita residents are mourning 39-year-old Joseph Kyle Massey, who was killed in a wrong-way crash on the 241 Freeway, leaving his young daughter Lily critically injured. Community members are rallying around Lily and her grandparents through a GiveButter fundraiser to help cover medical costs, family travel, and her long-term security.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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