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UPDATE: Mother killed in Salinas car crash Tuesday morning

Published November 10, 2015 6:24 PM

The California Highway Patrol is investigating a car accident that killed a mom early this morning in Salinas.

The accident happened just before 7 a.m. at Alisal and Zabala Roads.

According to CHP, Emilio Garrido, 23, Salinas, swerved into the oncoming lane after traveling off the road and into a muddy shoulder. Garrido collided with a sedan.

Inside the sedan — a 27-year-old Greenfield mom and her 4-year-old daughter. All three were rushed to the hospital, and the mom, Amanda Bernal, later died from her injuries.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation. CHP said alcohol and/or drugs were not a factor.

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