Three Women Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Accident near Di Giorgio Road

BAKERSFIELD, CA (November 9, 2023) - A car crash claimed the lives of Yolanda Godinez, Darli Santiago, and Gabina Santiago de Arias, early Friday morning. Around 5:40 a.m. on November 3rd, law enforcement responded to a collision at the intersection of Edison Road and Di Giorgio Road.

According to reports, a 38-year-old man was operating a red 1998 Jeep, traveling north on Edison Road. Simultaneously, a white Volkswagen was heading east. One of the drivers failed to decelerate upon entering the intersection.

Consequently, the Volkswagen driver lost control, colliding with a railroad crossing arm. Emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene and pronounced Godinez (36), Santiago (28), and Santiago de Arias (56) deceased.

Crews also transported the Jeep driver to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries. As of now, an active investigation is underway to gather more information. Further details will be provided once they become available.

The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and families of Yolanda Godinez, Darli Santiago, and Gabina Santiago de Arias who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.

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