Andres Quintanar, Gerardo Parra Killed in Head-On Collision on 118 Freeway [Porter Ranch, CA]
Two Killed and Two Injured after Wrong-Way Crash near Tampa Avenue Off-Ramp
PORTER RANCH, CA (March 10, 2023) – Sunday morning, a head-on collision left Andres Quintanar and Gerardo Parra dead and two others injured.
The deadly collision happened around 4:25 a.m., along the 118 Freeway, at the Tampa Avenue off-ramp.
According to the California Highway Patrol, an eastbound black sedan traveled in the westbound lanes of the freeway.
Consequently, the sedan crashed head-on with a yellow box truck upon reaching Tampa Avenue, sending the truck on the off-ramp embankment.
Two passengers in the sedan died at the scene. Coroners identified the deceased victims as 37-year-old Andres Quintanar and 49-year-old Gerardo Parra.
Meanwhile, the driver of the sedan was suspected of driving under the influence. Paramedics transported the driver to a regional trauma center, along with the truck driver.
The team at Sweet James sends our warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of Andres Quintanar and Gerardo Parra. May the memories of your loved ones give you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
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