Kathleen Marie Renteria Flores dies in fatal Tehachapi three-vehicle crash.
Fatal Tehachapi crash claims the life of Kathleen Marie Renteria Flores – Obituary.
The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified Kathleen Marie Renteria Flores, 34, of Milpitas as one of the victims killed in a multi-vehicle collision in Tehachapi. The tragic crash occurred on Highway 58 near Sand Canyon around 8 a.m.
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the driver of a Mitsubishi Outlander lost control of the vehicle, striking the center median before colliding with a Ford F-250. A third vehicle then crashed into the Ford. Flores was a passenger in the Outlander.
The driver of the Mitsubishi has not yet been identified. Authorities are still investigating the factors leading to the crash, though the Tehachapi area experienced a mix of rain and light snow overnight, which may have contributed to the hazardous conditions.
Officials continue to gather information, and further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.