Catherine Gomez, 17, killed and one injured in collision at Pacific and Vineland in Baldwin Park, California
Struck by driver; 1 killed, 1 hurt crossing street in Baldwin Park
The pedestrians were crossing the street in a marked crosswalk, police said. The driver was arrested and booked on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter, according to Huerta.
Family, Friends Mourn 17-Year-Old Girl Killed In Baldwin Park Crash
The girl who was killed was identified Tuesday morning as Catherine Gomez of Baldwin Park, a girl described as “the big love of our family” who just celebrated her birthday last month.
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