PHOENIX — Two weeks after a serious crash in a west-Phoenix neighborhood, the mother of a 6-year-old girl has died from her injuries.
Marisa Zermeno, 25, died on Saturday, Sept. 7 surrounded by family, Sergeant Brian Bower with the Phoenix Police Department reported.
The crash happened on Aug. 23 near 39th Avenue and McDowell Road. According to a police report, Zermeno was driving in the area when another vehicle made a left turn into the intersection she was passing through, and the two struck each other.
Zermeno's vehicle then collided with another car before rolling multiple times. She and her 6-year-old daughter who was also in the car were rushed to the hospital.
The driver of the second car was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The man driving the third car wasn't hurt, police said.
Fortunately, Zermeno's daughter's injuries weren't life-threatening, and the family said that she has been released from the hospital to recover.
Zermeno's family held a celebration of her life over the weekend. They will be holding a fundraiser to help support her daughter's recovery and hold a memorial service for Zermeno.
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