A two-vehicle crash occurred at Greg and Marietta Way in Sparks around 2:30 a.m. on Friday, November 24, resulting in the death of 31-year-old Candy Godkin of Reno.
Crews arriving at the crash site discovered two extensively damaged vehicles, with one driver trapped inside. Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, Godkin was pronounced dead at the scene, with the driver of the second vehicle sustaining moderate injuries.
Investigators determined that Godkin’s eastbound vehicle on Greg St. was struck head-on by the westbound vehicle, driven by 26-year-old Yulisa Esparaza-Salazar. The collision caused both vehicles to roll over.
Once released from the hospital, Sparks Police arrested Esparaza-Salazar, booking her into the Washoe County Jail. She faces charges including driving under the influence, ending in death, failure to stop at the scene of a fatal crash, and not maintaining a travel lane.
Adding to the heartbreak, Godkin’s sons were in the care of my wife’s friend, Kimberli Finch, at one time. Over a year ago, she had to return the two boys to the state where they remain as Godkin fought for her parental rights to her children.
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