Irene Cruz Death – On Monday, Fayetteville Police announced that Irene Cruz, a 75-year-old resident of Fayetteville, passed away from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash that occurred on May 13. The incident took place at around 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Ramsey Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway.
Cruz was driving a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe when she collided with a 2014 Honda Accord. She was taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, where she later succumbed to her injuries. The driver of the Honda, an 81-year-old woman from Fayetteville, fortunately only suffered minor injuries.
According to the preliminary investigation conducted by the FPD, Cruz failed to stop for a red light, leading to the collision. The case is currently under active investigation, and anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Officer J. Deal at (910) 584-3692 or Crime Stoppers at (910) 483-8477. Alternatively, individuals can also submit information electronically.