Victim in Marina Freeway crash was from Torrance
A woman killed when she drove off the side of the Marina Freeway in Del Rey was identified as a Torrance resident.
Rosa Amelia Miranda, 51, died Friday at 3 p.m. in the crash near Centinela Avenue, the coroner's office said.
Firefighters said Miranda was driving east when her minivan drove off the freeway and landed 20 to 25 feet below.
An autopsy determined she died of multiple blunt force injuries.
Rosa Amelia Miranda, 51, died Friday at 3 p.m. in the crash near Centinela Avenue, the coroner's office said.
Firefighters said Miranda was driving east when her minivan drove off the freeway and landed 20 to 25 feet below.
An autopsy determined she died of multiple blunt force injuries.
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She died of blunt force injuries but the reason why she drove off the mini van on the side of the freeway is still a mystery. I hope her family will learn other factors which led to the crash.