Saul Muniz Killed in Bakersfield DUI Accident at Union Avenue and Brundage Lane
Saul Muniz among 2 Victims In Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash at Union Avenue and Brundage Lane in Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California (February 2, 2021) – Saul Chavez Muniz, 52, were among two people who were killed early Sunday morning following an alleged DUI car crash in Bakersfield.
The deadly three-car crash occurred at about 2:17 a.m. Sunday, January 31, at the intersection of Union Avenue and Brundage Lane.
One vehicle reportedly crashed into the back of another car that was stopped for a red light. The impact caused both vehicles to overturn into the intersection, where one of them collided with a third vehicle.
The driver of the rear-ended vehicle, Guadalupe Aguilar Monreal, 46, and the passenger, Muniz, were pronounced dead at the scene.
Two other people sustained critical injuries and were transported to Kern Medical for treatment.
The driver who rear-ended Monreal’s vehicle was identified as Jesus Moran Mendoza, 35, of Bakersfield. Mendoza was arrested on suspicion of two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter and two counts of driving under the influence causing serious bodily injury.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111.
Pacific Attorney Group passes condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. If you or your loved one was involved in a car accident, call our law office at Click to call : 866-803-6502 and talk to an accident attorney.
