BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A preliminary hearing for Cesar Magana-Mendoza, a 20-year-old man charged in connection with a suspected DUI crash that resulted in the death of a 6-year-old girl, Azmeret Mayall, has been delayed until Feb. 10, 2026.
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Magana-Mendoza faces multiple charges, including gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. He pleaded not guilty on Sept. 30.
The suspected DUI driver, Cesar Magana, pleaded not guilty to a crash that killed a 6-year-old girl and injured others. PHOTO: KBAK/KBFX
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Authorities allege Magana-Mendoza was speeding when he rear-ended another vehicle carrying a mother, an infant, and 6-year-old Azmeret Mayall.
A 6-year-old child died a day after a suspected DUI crash in southeast Bakersfield Sunday morning. The suspected DUI driver, 20-year-old Cesar Magana, was arrested. PHOTO: RD on the Scene
The Bakersfield Police Department said on September 28, 2025, at around 7:41 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Cottonwood Road and E. Panama Lane regarding a multi-vehicle crash.
When officers arrived, they found the crash site in the 2600 block of E. Panama Lane.
The driver of the SUV, a woman, and an infant passenger suffered minor to moderate injuries. Azmeret Mayall, who was in the SUV, suffered major injuries. All 3 were taken to a nearby hospital.
A 6-year-old child died a day after a suspected DUI crash in southeast Bakersfield Sunday morning. The suspected DUI driver, 20-year-old Cesar Magana, was arrested. PHOTO: RD on the Scene
Police said Mayall was transported to Orange County Children’s Hospital for further treatment, but died on Sept. 29.
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The driver of the sedan, identified as Magana-Mendoza, allegedly showed symptoms of impairment and was taken into custody.