The Anaheim Police Department says 24-year-old Bianca Esquivel and her unborn child were killed in a collision at about 12:10 a.m. on Jan. 25 after a Lexus allegedly ran a red light and struck their Toyota. Police arrested 24-year-old Daniel Ramos at the scene on suspicion of DUI; he was booked on felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter charges. Investigators are continuing to probe the crash and may seek additional charges; the victim's family has launched a GoFundMe to help with funeral and related expenses.
Pregnant Woman and Unborn Child Killed After Suspected DUI Crash Near SR-91 — Suspect Arrested
Bianca Esquivel via a GoFundMe campaignGo Fund Me
The Anaheim Police Department confirmed that a late-night collision on Jan. 25 left a 24-year-old pregnant woman dead along with her unborn child. The crash occurred at about 12:10 a.m. at the intersection of North Anaheim Boulevard and the SR-91 freeway frontage road.
What Happened
According to investigators, a light-colored Toyota four-door sedan traveling southbound entered the intersection and was struck by a dark-colored Lexus traveling eastbound on the SR-91 frontage road. Police say the Lexus failed to stop for a red traffic signal. The Toyota's passenger, identified as Bianca Esquivel, 24, became trapped in the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene; authorities say her unborn child also did not survive despite life-saving efforts.
Daniel Ramos mugshotAnaheim Police Department
Suspect And Charges
Officers arrested Daniel Ramos, 24, the driver of the Lexus, at the scene after he allegedly displayed "objective signs and symptoms of impairment." Ramos was booked into the Anaheim Detention Facility on felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter charges. Police said additional charges may be forthcoming as the investigation continues, given that the passenger was pregnant.
Family And Community Response
Family members and local outlets identified the victim as Bianca Esquivel. Her boyfriend, named by local reporters as Oscar, said the couple had just left an In-N-Out after she satisfied pregnancy cravings. The pair were expecting their second child and had been preparing for the baby; Bianca also leaves behind a 4-year-old son.
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"We were laughing on the way back... It was so fast. She screamed, 'Oh my god,'" Oscar recalled to reporters.
The family launched a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs and medical expenses for the boyfriend. On the fundraiser page they described Bianca as "a devoted mother, a beloved sister and daughter, and a caring girlfriend" who planned to return to school to pursue a degree in accounting.
Investigation
Anaheim Police Department traffic investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision. Any additional criminal charges identified by investigators will be presented to the Orange County District Attorney's Office for review and possible filing.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to contact the Anaheim Police Department at (714) 765-1900 or submit an anonymous tip to Orange County Crime Stoppers at (855) TIP-OCCS or via occrimestoppers.org.
Reporting Note
The Anaheim Police Department did not immediately respond to requests for additional comment. This article will be updated as new information becomes available.
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