Lopez was on the side of the highway in a Nissan Sentra after a separate crash when, for unknown reasons, a Dodge Ram operated by Valenzuela, allegedly crashed into Lopez's car, causing him to be ejected from his vehicle.
Phoenix, AZ. – 21-year-old Francisco Lopez was killed in a early Sunday morning multi-car crash on Loop 202 in Phoenix.
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the incident happened at around 2:40 a.m. September 29 on Loop 202 near 24th Street.
Lopez was on the side of the highway in a Nissan Sentra after a separate crash when, for unknown reasons, a Dodge Ram operated by Valenzuela, allegedly crashed into Lopez's car, causing him to be ejected from his vehicle.
Lopez was declared deceased at the crash site.
Valenzuela was hospitalized and will eventually face charges of manslaughter and endangerment upon her release.
It's unclear if DPS believes impairment was a factor.
The crash remains under investigation.