Authorities identified 14-year-old Stella Rodriguez as the teenage girl who lost her life after a single-vehicle accident Friday morning in Ramona.
The fatal car crash took place at about 8:15 a.m. in the 23400 block of State Route 78, just east of Rancho Vista Drive. The preliminary reports revealed that a Nissan Altima, being driven by a man, veered off the roadway and flipped over. Stella Rodriguez was a passenger in the car when the incident happened.
She was declared dead at the scene. The male driver was taken to a hospital with moderate injuries. Officials are trying to find out if impairment or speed contributed to the crash. No further details are available.
An investigation is ongoing.
July 30, 2022