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Update: Krystal Cortez Seriously Hurt in Fatal DUI Crash on Highway 101 in Salinas
Krystal Cortez Severely Injured in Salinas Car Accident on Highway 101 near Laurel Drive
Krystal Cortez Severely Injured in Salinas Car Accident on Highway 101 near Laurel Drive
Salinas, California – The California Highway Patrol has identified Krystal Cortez, 38, as the woman severely hurt following a deadly DUI accident on Saturday afternoon in Salinas.
The collision occurred on southbound Highway 101, south of Laurel Drive.
Police said 77-year-old Virginio Cortez from Salinas was changing a tire of his silver Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck on the right shoulder while Krystal was standing near the pickup truck.
In front of the pickup was a maroon Nissan Altima halted on the right shoulder.
Reportedly, a black 2005 Acura TL operated by 24-year-old Jose Sanchez Jr. was driving in the number 2 lane when it swerved off the roadway and side-swiped Krystal.
The Acura drove south and hit Virginio before slamming into the pickup truck. The pickup then crashed into the Altima’s rear before it rolled onto its right side.
The Acura then spun and struck a white 2003 Honda Pilot operated by Miguel Narez, 29, from Soledad.
Virginio was declared dead at the scene.
Krystal sustained severe abdominal contusions and was rushed to Natividad Medical Center.
Narez and two young kids riding in his vehicle were not hurt in the accident.
Sanchez Jr. was hospitalized with moderate injuries at Natividad Medical Center. He was later arrested on suspicion of DUI.
An investigation is underway.
Two People Hospitalized After Antelope Car Accident at Antelope Road and Roseville Road
2 People Seriously Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Antelope
Sacramento County, California: Two people were seriously injured in a multi-vehicle collision that happened Thursday afternoon at an intersection in Antelope.
According to the Sacramento Metro Fire District, the accident occurred around 1:50 p.m. at Antelope and Roseville roads.
Three vehicles collided, trapping two occupants in the wreckage.
Firefighters responded to the scene and freed the victims. The patients were taken to the hospital with major injuries.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the collision.
65-Year-Old Kenneth Joseph McLeod Dies in Irvine Crash at Alton Parkway and Foster
Kenneth Joseph McLeod Killed in Irvine Motorcycle Accident
Irvine, California: 65-year-old Kenneth Joseph McLeod died after he collided with a car while riding a motorcycle Wednesday afternoon at an intersection in Irvine.
The accident was reported around 4:50 p.m. at Alton Parkway and Foster.
Investigators said McLeod was riding a motorcycle southbound on Alton when he ran a red light at Foster and crashed into a Tesla turning left from northbound Alton onto westbound Foster.
The Tesla had a green light at the time of the crash.
McLeod died at the scene from the injuries he sustained in the crash.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Woman Hospitalized After Victorville Pedestrian Accident at Roy Rogers Drive and Amargosa Road
Woman on Motorized Wheelchair Hit and Injured by Car in Victorville
Victorville, California: A woman riding a motorized wheelchair was injured when she was hit by a car Thursday morning at an intersection in Victorville.
The accident was reported around 8:48 a.m. at Roy Rogers Drive and Amargosa Road.
Victorville police, firefighters, and AMR responded to the scene.
The victim was taken to the hospital in unknown condition.
A man driving a black Nissan was found at the scene but it was not clear if he was the driver involved in the accident.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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