KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Barstow, California, man faces multiple charges after a crash Saturday in Lenexa led to the death of a 71-year-old woman.
The Johnson County District Attorney’s Office charged Vincente F. Perez, 31, with second-degree murder, driving under the influence, transporting an open container of alcohol and driving with a suspended license.
Police said Perez was driving a Subaru WRX when he rear-ended a Nissan Altima in the 15200 block of College Boulevard.
The Nissan driver, a 74-year-old man, sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the crash.
However, the passenger, 71-year-old Susan Cameron, of Lenexa, died at the scene.
Perez was taken to an area hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Once he was released from the hospital, he was taken into custody. Police said Perez was detained on suspicion of driving under the influence.
His first appearance is set for 1:30 p.m. Monday.
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