Maria Tapia Lara Involved in Pedestrian Crash on Buena Vista Drive [Freedom, CA]
12-Year-Old Girl Hospitalized after Pedestrian Collision near Miller Avenue Involving Maria Tapia Lara
FREEDOM, CA (March 24, 2023) – Monday morning, Maria Tapia Lara was driving a vehicle that injured a 12-year-old female pedestrian.
The incident happened on March 20th, just before 7:00 a.m. near the intersection of Buena Vista Drive and Miller Avenue.
According to reports, the girl was walking in a crosswalk on Buena Vista Drive at Miller Avenue when a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, driven by 40-year-old Lara, crashed into her. The collision left the girl with serious injuries.
Following the crash, Lara remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. Meanwhile, the girl was transported to Valley Medical Center with serious injuries.
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