Vanessa Barbarin Killed in Big Rig Crash on Tippecanoe Avenue [SAN BERNARDINO, CA]

Woman Dies when Her Car Collides with Big Rig at Tippecanoe Avenue and Orange Show Road

 
SAN BERNARDINO, CA (December 30, 2019) – A woman died after her car collided with a big rig late Monday evening in San Bernardino.
 
The fatal crash happened around 11:20 p.m. at Tippecanoe Avenue and Orange Show Road.
 
According to police, a 32-year-old Vanessa Garcia-Barbarin was driving a Volkswagen sedan north toward the intersection. At the same time, a Freightliner tractor-trailer was heading west.
 
As the two vehicles entered the intersection, they collided.
 
As a result, Barbarin died at the scene.
 
The driver of the big rig, 52-year-old Sergio Medina of San Bernardino, was unharmed.
 
Authorities said it does not appear Medina was driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The crash remained under investigation.

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With deepest sympathies, we would like to send our thoughts of courage, strength, and support to the bereaved family and friends of Vanessa Barbarin.

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