23-Year-Old Woman Dies in Pedestrian Collision near Camino Vida Roble CARLSBAD, CA (October 2, 2024) –Karla Guillen was killed early Tuesday morning, and Jose Manuel Zambrano Cruz was arrested after a crash at the 2200 block of Las Palmas Drive. Authorities responded to the scene at approximately 12:37 a.m., near Camino Vida Roble. According to reports, an eastbound Volkswagen Jetta was speeding when it collided with three other vehicles and also hit a woman who had just exited her car. The Volkswagen driver fled the scene without providing aid or notifying authorities. First responders arrived and pronounced the pedestrian, 23-year-old Guillen, dead at the scene. After an investigation, police located and arrested 26-year-old Cruz, of Carlsbad. He was booked into the Vista Detention Facility on charges of felony DUI, hit-and-run, and vehicular manslaughter. Anyone with more information about the crash is encouraged to contact Traffic Accident Investigator Corporal Matt Bowen at 442-339-2282. The loves ones of Guillen set up a GoFundMe page to help with costs during this difficult time. The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Karla Guillen who are grieving over the loss of their loved one. Losing a loved one in a pedestrian accident due to someone’s recklessness leaves a lasting impact on those left behind. At Sweet James, they will fight by your side to achieve justice and maximum compensation. Call their offices today at 1-844-363-7713 to arrange your free and confidential case evaluation. They are here to help you and your loved ones during this devastating time. For more accident news, click here. The original source can be found here.The post Karla Guillen Killed, Jose Manuel Zambrano Cruz Arrested after Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on Las Palmas Drive [Carlsbad, CA] appeared first on LA Weekly.