Maria Munoz Dies in Car Crash on Mountain View Avenue [San Bernardino, CA]

Maria Munoz Killed in San Bernardino Car Crash, Alexis Navarette Arrested

San Bernardino, CA (September 25, 2020) – On Wednesday, a 62-year-old Maria Munoz died, while four other people were injured in a two-car crash on Mountain View Avenue.

At about 6:16 p.m., a 72-year-old woman in a Toyota Camry was traveling northbound on Mountain View Avenue. The vehicle had two passengers.

At the same time, 23-year-old Alexis Navarette of San Bernadino was driving a Lexus ES350 southbound on Mountain View at an excessive speed. It was carrying a juvenile passenger.

The Lexus then struck the Camry, as the Camry turned left.

As a result of the crash, Munoz, a Camry passenger sustained critical injuries. Rescuers took her to a local hospital for medical treatment; however, she still died due to her injuries.

All other parties suffered non-fatal injuries. Rescuers transported them to area hospitals for medical treatment.

Authorities said speed and drug factors in this crash for Navarette. N

Furthermore, authorities arrested Navarette on charges of vehicular manslaughter, four counts of DUI causing injury, one count of hit-and-run with injury, and one count of child endangerment.

Police continue to investigate the crash. Please contact Detective Dan Acosta if you have further details about the crash.

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We at Sweet Lawyers extend our condolences to the family and community of Maria Munoz. Our thoughts are with you in this painful time.

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Maria Munoz: A Wrongful Death

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The family of the victim must become aware that they may have the right to file a wrongful death suit. A wrongful death suit can be the first step towards closure in such a devastating loss.

For instance, filing a wrongful death claim will help alleviate the financial burden the death of a relative has caused.

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