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Woman dead, 4-year-old girl critically injured in Phoenix crash; suspect arrested

Woman dead, 4-year-old girl critically injured in Phoenix crash; suspect arrested

Law enforcement say a man has been arrested right after causing a crash Tuesday night time in Phoenix that remaining a lady lifeless and her 4-12 months-old daughter critically hurt.

According to the Phoenix Police Office, the crash transpired just following 8 p.m. on April 12 close to 32nd and Southern Avenues when 18-yr-aged Eulalio Juarez Rodriguez was driving a Chevrolet Camaro and crashed into a Hyundai.

“Detectives realized the operator of the Camaro, 18-year-outdated Eulalio Juarez Rodriguez, was believed to have been traveling west on Southern at much more than 115 miles for every hour 2.5 seconds ahead of the collision, and 88 mph a fifty percent of a 2nd ahead of the effects,” Sgt. Ann Justus said in a statement.

The pace restrict in the region is 45 mph. The power of the crash brought about the Hyundai to crash into a wood energy pole.

The driver of the Hyundai died at the scene. She has not been recognized. The woman’s daughter was taken to a healthcare facility in really crucial problem.

Rodriguez was arrested and booked into jail. He is accused of manslaughter and is currently being held in jail on a $100,000 bond.

Law enforcement say impairment is not suspected to be a factor in the crash.

Eulalio Juarez Rodriguez

Police have not discovered the victims, but family and friends have introduced their names and are inquiring for support and for prayers.

Elizabeth Peña says her greatest mate Katrina Dean was killed in the crash.

“Just disbelief. I got the get in touch with that she was absent,” she said. “That is my sister. That is my sister.”

Peña claims she just talked to her most effective buddy hrs before losing her.

“His steps resulted in my greatest buddy dying for the rest of my life and my goddaughter combating for her existence and that hurts,” Peña said.

Her goddaughter, Aubrielle, has a breathing tube, inflammation in her mind, and a fracture in her thigh. She was also born with heart issues and presently experienced open up-heart surgical procedures prior to the crash.

“She’s a fighter, she’s finished it prior to, and I know she’ll pull by. She’ll do it again, she has to. She has to arrive back to us,” Peña mentioned.

Aubrielle is a exciting, loving female who enjoys her mother pretty much. Peña is inquiring folks to pray for Aubrielle.

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