Valerie Jubilee Venegas, 21, and Anthony Dwayne Thompson, 24, killed and one injured in wrong-way crash on 605 Freeway in Irwindale, California

Modified Date: 
Sun, 11/26/2017 - 9:43am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, November 19, 2017

2 dead, 1 injured in suspected wrong-way, DUI crash on 605 Freeway in Irwindale

The woman at the wheel of the 2002 Honda Odyssey minivan was believed to have been under the influence of either alcohol or drugs when she drove up the southbound 605 Freeway onramp, entering the freeway in the wrong direction, Officer Rodrigo Jimenez said.

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Venegas was behind the wheel of the 2002 Honda Odyssey minivan that CHP officials said drove onto southbound 605 Freeway off-ramp, entering the freeway in the wrong direction.

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Cureton said highway safety warning systems should be put in place to alert people of wrong-way drivers.   

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Valerie Jubilee Venegas
Anthony Dwayne Thompson
Roadway: 
605 Freeway

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