Maria Kritzberger ID'd as Woman Killed in Moreno Valley Crash at Heacock Street and Revere Place
Moreno Valley, California (November 4, 2021) – The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner's Bureau has identified the woman who died Thursday morning following a two-vehicle crash in Moreno Valley as Maria Kritzberger, 57, of Moreno Valley.
The deadly wreck happened at around 5:43 a.m. at the intersection of Heacock Street and Revere Place.
Authorities responded to the scene and determined that a red Kia Optima was heading southbound on Heacock Street when its driver fell asleep and allowed the vehicle to drift into the opposite lanes.
The Kia then collided head-on with a northbound Silver Toyota Camry driven by Kritzberger.
Victim in Deadly Moreno Valley Head-On Collision Identified
Kritzberger was trapped in the wreckage and had to be extricated by emergency responders. Sadly, she was declared dead at the scene, despite life-saving measures performed by responding paramedics.
The driver of the Kia sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a local area hospital for treatment. The two drivers were sole occupants of their respective vehicles.
Investigators did not believe alcohol and/or drugs played a role in the crash. The area of Heacock Street and Revere Place was blocked as the investigation and cleanup took place.
The collision remains under investigation. Anyone with information or who witnessed the accident is asked to contact the Moreno Valley Sheriff's Station at 951-486-6811 or the Riverside County Sheriff's Department at 951-776-1099.
Car Accidents in Riverside
In 2018, 1,989 people were killed or injured in traffic collisions in Riverside, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety. That number was a decrease by 130 from the previous year.
Out of all the car accidents that occurred in Riverside in 2018, 327 were speed-related, which represents a decrease by 15 from 2017.
Alcohol-related crashes also reduced from 220 in 2017 to 174 in 2018.
While there was a general decrease in the number of accidents and victims injured or killed in traffic collisions in 2018, the numbers are still high compared to those recorded in other cities.
Common Causes of Auto-Accidents in Riverside
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