The C.H.P. Is continuing to investigate the cause of Saturday’s triple fatal crash on Espinosa Road. A memorial has been set up for the 61 year-old Salinas driver (Edenita Mata Kais), and her 33 year-old passengers, Fred Mata Kais Junior, and Sulema Lopez Kais. The driver crashed her vehicle into the right rear side of a big-rig, as the rig turned left onto a private driveway (between Highway 101 and Highway 183).
The 3 were on their way to Fred and Sulema son’s First Communion party when the crash occurred. The boy was in a separate vehicle.
Fred coached youth football and soccer, and tomorrow (Tuesday) is the team’s first game since the accident.
A Go Fund Me account has been set up to help with funeral costs.