A 23-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI following a multi-vehicle crash that killed a woman Monday in Pala, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
The crash happened at about 9:10 p.m. on State Route 76 at Magee Road, CHP said. A woman traveling in a Toyota Camry was driving eastbound on SR-76 when she crossed over the center line of the road and onto oncoming traffic.
At least three cars were involved in the crash and seven people were injured, according to Cal Fire. The CHP issued a SigAlert at 9:33 p.m. and closed SR 76 near the site of the crash. The road reopened several hours later.
The fatal victim's name was withheld until the next of kin could be notified, but CHP revealed she was a 65-year-old woman from Fountain Valley.
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CHP initially identified the deceased as a man but later clarified it was a woman who was killed.
CHP said the woman who was behind the wheel of the Camry was arrested on charges that include felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter. She was identified as Bianca Anahy Hernandez of Pauma Valley.
