Woman Killed in Crash at Sacramento Intersection Identified
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. (June 2, 2022) – Veronica Vargas, 35, of Sacramento, died in a suspected DUI crash in Sacramento at Power Inn Road and Elsie Avenue.
The collision occurred about 8:36 a.m. on May 26th, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff Coroner.
The two-vehicle collision involved a white 2006 Chevrolet pickup truck and a silver 2014 Ford Explorer.
Preliminary investigation revealed the Chevrolet was seen traveling at a high rate of speed and swerving in and out of traffic. The driver of the Chevrolet allegedly ran a red light at the crossing of Power Inn Road and Elsie Avenue. Subsequently, the Chevrolet crashed into a silver 2014 Ford Explorer occupied by Veronica Vargas and a 4-year-old girl.
Shortly after 8:30 a.m., rescue teams arrived at the location. First responders found the Ford overturned. Paramedics later sadly pronounced the Sacramento woman deceased. Meanwhile, medical personnel reportedly rushed the juvenile to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
Meanwhile, our sources indicated the 32-year-old man driving the Chevrolet attempted to walk away. Witnesses, however, apprehended and detained the suspect. Authorities confirmed the motorist showed signs of intoxication. For this reason, police arrested the driver of the Chevrolet on suspected DUI charges.
Detectives continue to investigate the deadly crash at Power Inn Road and Elsie Avenue.
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