Cynthia Avalos Killed, 2 Injured in Temecula Single-Vehicle Accident on 15 Freeway near Rancho California Road
28-Year-Old Cynthia Avalos Killed in Temecula DUI Car Crash on 15 Freeway near Rancho California Road
Temecula, California (August 23, 2020) – 28-year-old Cynthia Avalos, of Riverside, has been identified as the victim who died following a single-vehicle accident that happened early Saturday morning in Temecula, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
The fatal traffic collision took place at about 1:05 a.m. on Interstate 15 just south of Rancho California Road.
The mishap began when a 2004 Scion xA operated by a male party southbound on the freeway lost control and went down an embankment. The Scion then slammed into a tree near Mercedes street.
The tree reportedly sheared off at its base and landed on a parked car along Mercedes Street after the crash.
Due to the impact, the male motorist, Avalos, and a second male passenger were pinned inside the wreckage.
Cynthia Avalos Fatal Temecula DUI Car Accident on 15 Freeway
All three victims were rescued by Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department crews and then rushed to an area hospital for treatment of major injuries.
Avalos, who was seated in the front passenger seat of the Scion , died at 3:38 a.m. Saturday while undergoing treatment.
Meanwhile, the involved driver was arrested for DUI. The fatal accident remains under an active investigation.
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