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Pregnant Mother of Twins Tragically Dies in Crash
3 Jul
Summary
- A pregnant mother of twins died after a crash in Apple Valley.
- The crash occurred when another driver allegedly ran a stop sign.
- Her two teenage children sustained serious injuries in the collision.
A tragic accident in San Bernardino County resulted in the death of a 33-year-old woman, Lorena Lopez, who was five months pregnant with twins. The collision took place on Saturday, June 27, on Wichita Road in Apple Valley. Investigators believe the driver of a Toyota Camry ran a stop sign and collided with Lopez's Nissan Altima.
Lopez, who was en route to a family party with her two older children, died at the scene along with her unborn twins. Her teenage children sustained serious injuries and were taken to a trauma center. The 25-year-old driver of the Camry, whose identity has not been released, was extricated from his burning vehicle and transported to a hospital.
A vigil has been held at the crash site, with family members expressing their grief and seeking justice. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department's Major Accident Investigative Team is continuing to process the scene and interview witnesses. A GoFundMe page has been established to support Lopez's children and cover funeral expenses, having already raised over $15,000.
