The news spreaded from Supertopo.com .
Climbing.com reports:

"On monday, August 14, John Bachar, his girlfriend Anastasia, and Acopa president Steve Karafa were involved in a car accident returning home from the 25th annual Outdoor Retailer Trade Show in Salt Lake City. Karafa died at the scene. Emergency response airlifted Bachar to a hospital where doctors diagnosed four fractured vertebrae on the renowned Southern California climber. He remains in stable condition. Kafar's girlfriend, Anatasia, sustained minor injuries.

Steve will be cremated on friday. He leaves behind a fiancé, Sara, his mother, father, and sister.

Bachar unfortunately is without insurance and will be facing tremendous medical expenses. If you'd like to help John, a fund has been set up (checks or money orders, please):

Mammoth Mountaineering Supply
("John Bachar Fund")
PO BOX 2297
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

Our best wishes for a quick recovery to John and his girlfriend Anastasia.

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Luis Diaz
58-276-3419895 Telecopieur
58-414-7123923 Celulaire
San Cristobal, Edo. Tachira, Venezuela.