Jessica Avila Munoz Dead, Nhan Van Nguyen Arrested after DUI Accident on Lombardi Court [Santa Rosa, CA]
31-Year-Old Peace Officer Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision near Sebastopol Road
SANTA ROSA, CA (August 21, 2024) – Friday, Jessica Avila Munoz died and Nhan Van Nguyen was hurt in a DUI accident on Lombardi Court.
Officials responded to the scene shortly before 1:35 p.m., in the area of Lombardi Court and Sebastopol Road.
Investigators say the driver of a Dodge pickup-truck was heading west on Sebastopol Road and traveled through a red-light.
As a result, the Dodge collided with a white Honda attempting to turn left from Lombardi Court to eastbound Sebastopol Road.
The impact of the initial collision also pushed the Dodge into a nearby Toyota Prius.
Responding firefighters extricated the driver of the Honda before taking her to a hospital where she died from her injuries.
Authorities later identified the female victim as 31-year-old Jessica Avila Munoz, of Santa Road. Munoz worked as a juvenile correctional counselor for the Sonoma County Probation Department.
Meanwhile, the authorities booked the Dodge driver – 68-year-old Nhan Van Nguyen – into Sonoma County Jail. Police charged Nguyen with suspected vehicular manslaughter and felony DUI causing great bodily injury.
The driver of the Prius did not sustain injuries from the collision. In the end, Santa Rosa Officials closed the intersection of Lombardi Court and Sebastopol Road for investigation.
Authorities also determined that Nguyen had prior DUI convictions and was operating a vehicle with a suspended license.
A PORAC and GoFundMe fundraiser was created to help the family of Munoz with funeral expenses.
Our law firm extends our deepest condolences to the friends and family of Jessica Avila Munoz as they mourn the loss of their loved one.
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