Woman arrested for DUI and vehicular manslaughter in late night Salinas crash

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Salinas Police are investigating what they described as a "serious crash" where at least one person died Wednesday night.

It happened at the intersection of Larkin and Victor Street, which is close to Laurelwood Elementary School.

Angela Kay Dyer, 48, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. Her bail is set at $200,000, per Monterey County Jail.

Salinas Police said Dyer was driving a jeep that crashed head-on with a Honda resulting in major front-end damage for both vehicles. Dyer was conscious with minor injuries when officers arrived.

Jesus Villanueva, 40, was trapped inside his vehicle, and firefighters and police attempted to get him out. He died of his injuries, according to the Salinas City Firefighters Association.

Salinas City Firefighters added that the cars crashed so hard that they were found 30 feet apart.