Three Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Collision near Phillips Boulevard
POMONA, CA (March 5, 2024) – Yesenia Olaez, Lorena Morales, and Alejandra Olaez were killed late Saturday night in a DUI collision on Phillips Boulevard and White Avenue. The incident occurred shortly before 11:00 p.m.
Due to DUI-related circumstances, a speeding SUV collided with another vehicle, carrying a family returning from a baby shower. Three occupants in the vehicle were pronounced dead on the scene, identified as 33-year-olds Yesenia, Lorena, and 33-year-old Alejandra.
Meanwhile, Juan Manuel “Jaime” Garcia, the front-seat passenger and Lorena’s husband, was urgently transported to a hospital. Alejandra’s 12-year-old daughter, Noemi Olaez, also remained in the intensive care unit.
The SUV driver, 36-year-old Victor Siharath, was arrested for felony DUI following the incident. Pomona Officials urge witnesses to the fatal collision to contact the Traffic Services Bureau at 909-620-2048.
The loved ones of the victims began a GoFundMe page to help with funeral and other medical expenses. The links to their page are listed as follows:
The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Yesenia Olaez, Lorena Morales, and Alejandra Olaez. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.
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