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Maria Minerva Arroyo Killed in DUI Crash in Orange, CA

Posted on October 1, 2024 | Written By: Corey Higgins

Maria Minerva Arroyo Killed in DUI Crash in Orange, CA

DUI Driver Runs Red Light at Collins Avenue and Tustin Street Killing Driver and Critically Injuring Others

ORANGE, CA (September 29, 2024) — A tragic DUI-related crash claimed the life of 40-year-old Maria Minerva Arroyo on Sunday evening in Orange. According to the Orange Police Department, the deadly collision occurred around 8:00 p.m. at the intersection of Collins Avenue and Tustin Street.

Authorities report that 18-year-old Roberto Noe Monfil Xitlama ran a red light in his Chevrolet Equinox while driving under the influence. His vehicle collided with a Toyota RAV4 traveling westbound, which was carrying four passengers.

Orange Police Arrested Xitlama For Gross Vehicular Manslaughter

Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find one of the passengers, a 13-year-old girl, critically injured in the backseat. Another 13-year-old girl, along with the RAV4 driver, sustained serious to critical injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Arroyo, the mother of one of the injured girls and a passenger in the RAV4, tragically died from her injuries.

Authorities arrested Xitlama at the scene for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. His blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit. He was booked into the Orange County Jail.

Family of Maria Minerva Arroyo Have Created a GoFundMe Page

Loved ones of Arroyo have since created a GoFundMe page to honor the memory of the beloved mother, sister, aunt, and cousin, who was cherished by many in the community.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Our condolences go out to the friends and family of Maria Minerva Arroyo.

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Accident Location at the intersection of Collins Avenue and Tustin Street


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