Ashley Ramos Dies in Single-Car Crash on Interstate 80 [Alta, CA]

Ashley Ramos Killed, Keenan Bryant-Donatelli Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 80

 
Alta, CA (July 29, 2020) – On Sunday, 22-year-old Ashley Ramos of Sacramento died in a single-car crash on Interstate 80.
 
California Highway Patrol said the fatal crash happened at around 4:35 p.m. east of Drum Forebay Road, approximately 17 miles northeast of Colfax.
 
The deceased was a passenger in a 2007 Honda Civic driven by 22-year-old Keenan Bryant-Donatelli, of Sacramento.
 
The vehicle was traveling at a fast speed on Interstate 80 and weaving through traffic. Just then, Bryant-Donatelli swerved onto the right shoulder. As a result, the vehicle went off the road and collided into trees over the embankment.
 
Authorities pronounced Ramos dead at the scene, while Bryant-Donatelli incurred major internal injuries.
 
Meanwhile, police continues to investigate the incident.

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We at Sweet Lawyers express our sympathies to the bereaved of Ashley Ramos. Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.

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