A 26-year-old woman named Geraldine Caicedo-Perez is facing charges of manslaughter after another woman lost her life in a head-on collision in Mission Viejo. The incident occurred in the early hours of New Years Day, according to a news release by the Orange County Sheriffs Department.
The accident site was pinpointed at the intersection of Marguerite Parkway and Pueblonuevo Drive. Responding deputies reported a head-on collision between a Chevrolet Malibu and a Toyota Camry. Initial findings suggest that the Chevrolet Malibu, driven by Caicedo-Perez, was heading the wrong way in the southbound lanes of Marguerite Parkway which led to the collision.
The occupant of the Camry, a woman believed to be in her 60s, was rushed to a local hospital, but unfortunately was pronounced dead on arrival. Caicedo-Perez and her passenger, both in the Malibu, sustained injuries and were subsequently hospitalised.
After the incident, Caicedo-Perez was taken into custody, suspected of driving under the influence and gross vehicular manslaughter. The deputies confirmed that she has been booked into the Orange County Jail. Unfortunately, her bail status and next court appearance have not been disclosed at this time.
The Orange County Sheriffs Department is soliciting any information regarding this incident. They have urged those with any knowledge of the event to contact the OCSD Traffic Bureau at 949-425-1860. There is a provision for anonymous reporting through Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.
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