Ivette Macias, 14, killed and several people injured in rollover car crash on Villaverde Drive in Whittier, California
Modified Date:
Sun, 09/24/2017 - 8:22amAccident Date:
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Driver Arrested on Suspicion of DUI in Whittier Crash That Killed 14-Year-Old, Seriously Injured Others
The SUV was traveling at a high rate of speed when the driver, identified as 19-year-old Daniel Vasquez, lost control, according to a post on theWhittier Police Department's Facebook page.
High school girl killed in Whittier rollover crash, classmates injured
A witness told the Whittier Daily News he was practicing on a golf course when he heard screeching, then a “really loud crash.”
Survivors in Deadly Rollover Crash Attend Whittier Vigil
The 19-year-old driver, originally arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and DUI, was cited and released. Despite his release, Whittier police were mounting the evidence against Daniel Vazquez to present to the District Attorney, aiming to garner charges of vehicular manslaughter and DUI.
Family Mourns 14-Year-Old Student Killed in Rollover Crash
A GoFundMe set up by friends of the father of Ivette Macias raised $5,000 of a $10,000 goal by Wednesday. It can be found here.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Daniel Vasquez
Ivette Macias
Roadway:
Villaverde DriveCity:
Whittier, CACounty:
Los Angeles County, CAArea:
Los Angeles, CA
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