31-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after Rollover Crash near Marietta Way

RENO, NV (November 30, 2023) – Early Friday morning, Candy Godkin was fatally injured in a 2-car accident on Greg Street.

Authorities responded to the scene around 2:35 a.m., near Marietta Way on November 24th.

Per reports, Godkin was heading east on Greg Street. Meanwhile, Yulisa Esparaza-Salazar was heading west and veered into the eastbound lanes, resulting in a head-on collision.

Despite life-saving efforts, medics later pronounced 31-year-old Godkin dead at the scene. Meanwhile, Esparaza-Salazar suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and paramedics transported her to a nearby hospital for further treatment.

Following preliminary duties, the Sparks Police Department arrested Esparaza-Salazar with DUI charges causing death and she was booked to Washoe County Jail.

Further investigation is still ongoing, and any witnesses are urged to call the Sparks Police Department at 775-353-2231 or the Secret Witness at 775-322-4900.

No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Candy Godkin.

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