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ATWATER, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The pistillate and kid who were killed Sunday nighttime successful what California Highway Patrol called a high-speed clang successful Atwater person been identified by family.
According to CHP, the clang occurred connected Sunday, June 1, astir 10:35 p.m.
Family says that 20-year-old Arianna Valencia and 3-year-old Camilla Valencia died arsenic a effect of the tragic crash.
Through preliminary investigation, officials determined 19-year-old operator Moises Haven Castillo of Catheys Valley was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado astatine a precocious complaint of speed, erstwhile helium failed to halt astatine a posted halt motion astatine Southern Pacific Avenue and Commerce Avenue.
Officials accidental that's erstwhile helium crashed into a 2025 Honda Civic that was turning near onto Commerce Avenue. The Honda was being driven by a 17-year-old and carrying 3 different passengers, including Arianna and Camilla.
The unit of the interaction ripped done the beforehand and rear rider broadside doors of the Honda, resulting successful 20-year-old Arianna being ejected. She was pronounced dormant astatine the scene.
Three-year-old Camilla was instantly taken to a adjacent hospital, but unfortunately, she besides succumbed to her injuries.
Castillo, who initially fled the scene, was arrested and is being accused of felony driving nether the power of intoxicant and/or drugs, felony deed and run, and vehicular manslaughter, according to CHP.
In a GoFundMe online, household described three-year-old Camilla arsenic "a joyful, saccharine kid who brought airy into each room."
Family says Arianna was afloat of dreams, and that she was ever the 1 to assistance radical up and bring a grin erstwhile it was astir needed.
The household is present asking for assistance to screen ceremonial expenses and grief counseling. To donate, click here.
