Woman Dead, Juvenile Badly Hurt in Collision at Power Inn Road and Elsie Avenue
Sacramento County, CA (May 27, 2022) – Veronica Vargas, a 35-year-old woman, died following a suspected DUI crash that occurred in the area of Power Inn Road and Elsie Avenue.
The KCRA News published an article online reporting a 2-vehicle collision at the intersection in Sacramento County Thursday morning. Officials described the cars involved in the catastrophic incident as 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. Per local news source, the driver of the Chevrolet ran a red light at the crossing of Power Inn Road and Elsie Avenue. Subsequently, the Chevrolet crashed into a silver 2014 Ford Explorer driven by Vargas, with a 4-year-old female passenger.
Shortly after 8:30 a.m., rescue teams arrived at the location. First responders found the Ford overturned. Paramedics later sadly pronounced Veronica Vargas dead. Meanwhile, medical personnel reportedly rushed the girl to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
DUI Suspect Arrested After Deadly Car Accident in Sacramento County
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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