Phelan, CA (January 31, 2024) Sadness has covered the community of Phelan following the death of 13-year-old Gulliana Puentes and 1-year-old Analia Puentes. The two girls were tragically killed in a car accident on Friday, January 26th, officials said.
Gulliana and her 12-year-old cousin were picked up from Riverside Preparatory by her 18-year-old sister, Alexandra Puentes, the California Highway Patrol said. 1-year-old Analia and another cousin, Sebastian Puentes, were also in the vehicle. Authorities said that they stopped and had lunch together before heading home. As Alexandra drove the white Toyota Camry west on Phelan Road, she slowed down so she could make a left turn onto Nevada Road. As she lowered her speed, a white Ecoline Ford van slammed into the back of the Toyota.
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Police officers and paramedics hurried to the scene and found the Toyota badly damaged. They quickly made their way to the vehicle and discovered a devastating scene. Alexandra and her cousin, Sebastian, both in the front seats of the car, were seriously injured. In the back seat, they found both Gulliana and Analia with life-threatening injuries. Paramedics performed life-saving measures on the two girls and did everything they could, but the two girls succumbed to their injuries. Sadly, both girls were pronounced dead at the scene. Alexandra and Sebastian were both rushed to a local hospital in serious condition, according to authorities.
Alexandra Puentes started a GoFundMe page to help the family with medical bills and funeral costs. Our hearts go out to the families of Gulliana Puentes and Analia Puentes during this difficult time of loss. If you or a loved one have been affected by this accident, our team of experts is here to help.
