Corona, CA (March 8, 2023) – Authorities confirmed that 22-year-old Jennifer Cardenas lost her life as a result of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Sunday morning, March 5.
At around 4:00 a.m., the California Highway Patrol was dispatched to provide assistance at the scene of a crash on the 91 Freeway.
Preliminary reports show that a 2019 Honda Accord was traveling west on the freeway when it drifted into the hub lane and collided head-on with a Toyota Corolla.
The driver of the Corolla, identified as Cardenas, and the driver of the Honda, a 24-year-old woman, were both fatally injured. The two victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
A 23-year-old female passenger in the Honda was transported to an area hospital for medical care.
Authorities shut down the highway for approximately three hours as they worked to clear the road and investigate. Investigations into the accident are currently ongoing.
Fatal Car Accidents in California
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