Maria Munoz Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash on Mountain View Avenue in San Bernardino
Maria Munoz ID’d as Woman Killed in San Bernardino Car Accident on Mountain View Avenue and Magnolia Avenue
San Bernardino, California (September 25, 2020) – Authorities have identified the woman who died in a traffic accident Wednesday evening in San Bernardino as Maria Munoz, 62.
The deadly crash happened at about 6:16 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, at the intersection of Mountain View Avenue and Magnolia Avenue.
The authorities said a Toyota Camry, driven by a 72-year-old woman, was heading northbound Mountain View Avenue, towards the intersection with Magnolia Avenue when it attempted to make a left turn and was struck by a Lexus ES350 that was speeding southbound on Mountain View, driven by Alexis Navarette, 23, of San Bernardino.
Deadly 2-Car Crash on Mountain View Avenue in San Bernardino
Munoz, who was riding as a passenger in the Camry, was transported to a hospital in critical condition, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Two other occupants of the Camry were taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Navarette and his juvenile passenger were also hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police determined that Navarette was driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. He was eventually arrested on charges of vehicular manslaughter, DUI causing injury, hit-and-run with injury, and child endangerment.
An investigation into the crash is underway. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call the San Bernardino Police Department at (909) 384-5792.
Losing a loved one in a car accident is devastating. It is even worse when a third party was responsible for the collision. Car accidents can be caused by many factors, including a driver’s fault, other road users’ faults or failure by the local authorities or agencies to maintain good roads or put proper signage. One or several of these factors could contribute to an accident resulting in wrongful death.
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