Maria Little White Swan Riggins Killed in Wrong-Way Accident on Highway 299 [Fall River Mills, CA]
Maria Little White Swan Riggins Killed in Wrong-Way Accident on Highway 299 [Fall River Mills, CA]
Jose Ramirez Involved in Big-Rig Collision near Pit No. 1 Powerhouse Road
FALL RIVER MILLS, CA (August 22, 2022) – Early Saturday morning, Maria Little White Swan Riggins was killed in a car accident on Highway 299.
The deadly incident happened around 5:00 a.m., near Pit No. 1 Powerhouse Road.
Per reports, Riggins crossed over the double yellow lines into the eastbound lanes at high rates of speed in a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. As a result, she collided head-on with a 2014 Peterbilt tractor, towing a flatbed.
Medical personnel arrived and pronounced 25-year-old Riggins dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, the 26-year-old driver of the big-rig, Jose Ramirez and his occupant, 50-year-old Vincent Ramirez remained unharmed.
Following preliminary duties, officers do not believe that alcohol played a factor in the collision. In addition, investigators say Riggins was not wearing a seat belt at the time. However, an active investigation to determine further details is still currently underway.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the friends and family of Maria Little White Swan Riggins. May you find comfort and strength during this devastating time.
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