P.MarkShayaniGregoria Ramirez, Lucero Lopez, and Alberto Lopez Dies After Placentia Crash at Orangethorpe and Melrose
Los Angeles, California (January 27, 2023) – Three persons killed in a suspected DUI collision on Wednesday night in Placentia have been identified by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office.
The accident occurred near Orangethorpe Avenue and Melrose Street at about 8:45 p.m. on January 26.
Authorities said a passenger van and a dark-colored Honda compact vehicle crashed, ejecting several van occupants.
24-year-old Mario Armando Paz, the Honda driver, reportedly ran a red light at the junction before crashing into the van.
36-year-old Alberto Vicente Lopez and 65-year-old Gregoria Ramirez were declared dead at the crash site.
Lucero Lopez, 10, died on her way to the hospital. Lucero’s 8-year-old brother and her mum were hospitalized and were expected to recover. At least four other persons were hurt in the accident.
Mario was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
Further details concerning this crash were not provided.
The incident remains under investigation.
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