Meanwhile, Navarro-Salazar was driving her vehicle northbound on Highway 99, unaware of the impending disaster.
Tragically, the suspect veered across the double yellow lines, sideswiping a vehicle before crashing head-on into Navarro-Salazar’s car.
The force of the impact was immense and resulted in a subsequent collision involving a fourth vehicle.
Woman and Baby Killed: Injuries and Loss of Life
Amid the chaos, the suspect sustained moderate injuries, while the driver of the side-swiped vehicle emerged unharmed.
However, Navarro-Salazar and the innocent baby tragically lost their lives in the collision, succumbing to their injuries at the scene.
A 23-year-old male passenger in Navarro-Salazar’s vehicle suffered major injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento.
Investigation and Factors Involved
The circumstances surrounding this devastating incident are under thorough investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
Preliminary findings suggest that drugs and alcohol may have played a significant role in the crash.
