Carrie Lopez Killed in DUI Accident on Calloway Drive [Bakersfield, CA]

43-Year-Old Carrie Lopez Dies in Northwest Bakersfield DUI Crash

 
BAKERSFIELD, CA (April 11, 2021) – Carrie Cuca Lopez died in a DUI accident Tuesday in Northwest Bakersfield, the Kern County Coroner’s Office said.
 
According to Bakersfield Police, the accident happened just before midnight on Calloway Drive at Tumwater Avenue.
 
The 43-year-old Bakersfield woman was driving a white SUV when another motorist struck her car. Police said the second vehicle made a left turn into a neighborhood when it hit Lopez’ SUV.
 
As a result, Lopez suffered major injuries. Paramedics took her to Kern Medical Center, where she later died.
 
The other driver had minor injuries.
 
BPD says speed and alcohol appear to be factors into the crash. Anyone with information regarding the accident is encouraged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111 or the Major Collision Investigations Team at 326-3967.

Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends of Carrie Lopez.

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