Family of seven children and mother killed in head-on crash say they will 'miss their endless giggles and infectious smiles' after Dodge driver, 28, swerved into the wrong lane and hit their crowded car

The family of seven children and a mother killed in head-on crash have paid tribute to their loved ones saying they will 'miss their endless giggles and infectious smiles'. 

Posting to GoFundMe pages the grieving relatives named those who lost their lives as Gabriela Verdin, Brooke Pulido, Giada Pulido, Jonah Pulido, Mia Pulido, Daniella Ayala, Camila Ayala, and Anthony Ayala. 

The names of those who died in the crash in Central California on New Year's Day have not been confirmed by the Fresno County Medical Examiner's Office. 

In a statement to DailyMail.com the family said: 'We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our beloved family members. Gaby, Brooke, Giada, Jonah, Mia, Daniella, Camila, and Anthony will always remain an integral part of our lives. 

'We will forever miss the endless giggles, the love for life and adventure, and their infectious smiles. We will continue to work with the authorities as they handle their investigation.' 

Gabriela is understood to have been mother to the three of the children who died; the other youngsters involved in the crash are thought to be her sister's children. 

The family of seven children and a mother killed in head-on crash have paid tribute to their loved ones saying they will 'miss their endless giggles and infectious smiles'. Top (Left to Right): Brooke Pulido, Daniella Ayala, Giada Pulido; bottom (Left to Right): Anthony Ayala, Mia Pulido, Camila Ayala, Jonah Pulido

Gabriela, pictured, is understood to have been mother to the three of the children who died; the other youngsters involved in the crash are thought to be her sister's children

The children, who were between six and 15 years old, were traveling with Gabriela in an overcrowded 2007 Ford that collided around 8 p.m. Friday with a Dodge vehicle on State Route 33 between Avenal and Coalinga. 

Evidence from the scene indicated that the Dodge was traveling southbound on the highway when it veered onto the dirt shoulder for an unknown reason, the CHP said. 

The driver of the Dodge, named by officials as 28-year-old Daniel Luna, then overcorrected and swerved into the southbound lane, where it struck the Ford. 

Luna also died in the head on crash, authorities said.

Relatives shared this image of some of those who died in the crash. Top (left to right): Karina Verdin (mother to three children who died in accident), Brooke Pulido, Giada Pulido, Gabriela Verdin; Middle (left to right): Mia Pulido, Daniella Ayala, Camila Ayala, Jonah Pulido, Bottom (left to right): baby Anthony Ayala, great grandfather E. Verdin

CHP Central Division Cpt. Kevin Clays said: 'The Dodge veered onto the west dirt shoulder of State Route 33. The driver failed to maintain control of the vehicle and traveled back across the southbound lane, resulting in a head-on collision.

'When the fire was extinguished, tragically, it was discovered there were eight occupants, seven of which appeared to be juveniles inside the Ford, all of which sustained fatal injuries.' 

The Ford burst into flames on the dirt shoulder, while the Dodge came to a stop straddling both lanes of the highway, the CHP said.    

The children, who were between six and 15 years old, were traveling with Gabriela in an overcrowded 2007 Ford that collided around 8 p.m. Friday with a Dodge vehicle on State Route 33 between Avenal and Coalinga

Evidence from the scene indicated that the Dodge was traveling southbound on the highway when it veered onto the dirt shoulder for an unknown reason, the CHP said

CHP Central Division Cpt. Kevin Clays told ABC 30: 'When the fire was extinguished, tragically, it was discovered there were eight occupants, seven of which appeared to be juveniles inside the Ford, all of which sustained fatal injuries.'

Officers also suggested that not all of the children inside were wearing seatbelts and there weren't enough to cover all the occupants in the car.

Law enforcement is trying to determine if alcohol or drugs played a factor in the crash.