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Prunedale Woman to Face Trial in August – 3/20/15 10:50 P.S.

The woman responsible for the fatal crash that killed a boy in Watsonville a year ago will face trail in August. 19-year-old Brenda Alcala-Velador was driving on Riverside Drive when she struck 11-year-old Jesus “Jesse” Ventura Vazquez, while he was in the crosswalk. According to testimony, Velador was driving at least 65 mph when she attempted to make a yellow light, and subsequently hit the young boy. Velador has been charged with felony vehicular manslaughter and could face a 6 year prison sentence if convicted. She will be back in court for a jury trial on August 31.  

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