Authorities on Monday identified a teenage girl who was killed over the weekend when the car she was riding in crashed.
The fatal accident took place shortly after 11:30 a.m. Sunday, when the westbound car veered off the street in the 7500 block of Navajo Road in San Carlos, according to the county Medical Examiner’s Office and San Diego Police Department.
San Diego police are investigating a deadly crash that happened in San Carlos this morning. It happened westbound on Navajo Road by Cowles Mountain. NBC 7’s Jeanette Quezada takes us to the scene with what we’re learning.
The 2017 Mazda 6 rolled onto a sidewalk, where it struck an 18-year-old man before crashing into a tree, officials said.
A passenger in the sedan, 14-year-old Angelina Santillan Coronel, died at the scene. The 35-year-old driver suffered a broken ankle, while two other children riding in the car — boys ages 8 and — were unhurt.
The crash left the pedestrian with a concussion and serious tissue damage to his left arm, police said.
Also on Monday, Patrick Henry High School principal Sandra White sent out a statement to the school community, many of whose members were spotted weeping and upset.
“Dear Patrick Henry High School Community,
“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of one of our students, freshman, Angelina Santillan Coronel, who died tragically in a car accident this past Sunday. This loss deeply impacts our entire Patrick Henry High School community — students, staff and, especially, those who knew and loved her. School administrators and counselors will visit each of her classes tomorrow to share this news in person and ensure students receive consistent and accurate information. Additionally, the San Diego Unified School District Crisis Response Team has been activated to provide immediate and ongoing support. Beginning tomorrow, trained district counselors, mental health coordinators, and community mental health professionals will be available on campus to support students and staff during this difficult time. Students who need support during the school day may access services in the Counseling office.
“We recognize that learning of this tragedy and processing grief can be incredibly difficult, especially for young people. In addition to the support available at school, we encourage families to create safe and caring environments at home where students can express their feelings. Listening without judgment, offering reassurance, and asking open-ended questions can be powerful ways to support your child.”