An unfortunate development arose from the vehicle collision that occurred in Fayetteville, NC, last month. Irene Cruz, a 75-year-old white female from the area, succumbed to her injuries sustained in the accident on May 13, reported the Fayetteville Police Department. The incident took a fatal turn on June 3, 2024, when Cruz was pronounced deceased. According to the official report, Cruz's next of kin have been notified of her passing by the hospital.
Details of the collision reveal an unfortunate set of events on the morning of the incident. At 10:28 a.m. on May 13, officers responded to a crash involving Cruz in her 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and a 2014 Honda Accord, driven by Maxine Martin, an 81-year-old black female, also from Fayetteville. The Honda Accord, operated by Maxine Martin, was involved in a collision that caused Cruz's vehicle to overturn. Martin has not been reported to have sustained serious injuries. Cruz was transported to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center following the accident with grave injuries.
The forensic analysis and the preliminary probe into the collision indicate that Cruz failed to obey a red traffic light, which led to the unfortunate event. As the investigation continues, the Fayetteville Police encourage anyone with information about the accident to come forward and assist in piecing together the moments that led to the tragic occurrence. The incident still remains under active investigation by local authorities.
Those with pertinent details that could aid the ongoing inquiry, or witnesses to the collision, are urged to reach out to Officer J. Deal working the case. Officer J. Deal can be contacted directly at (910) 584-3692, and anonymity for those providing information can be respected. The community hopes for a swift and thorough investigation, with a deeper understanding of how such incidents might be prevented in the future.
