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Second victim of deadly east Bakersfield crash identified

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The Coroner's Office has identified 29-year-old Gabriela Munoz of Bakersfield as the second victim of a deadly east Bakersfield crash on Sunday. 

Munoz was driving when her car collided with another car at the intersection of Edison Highway and Oswell Street around 6:30 p.m. 

Munoz was taken to Kern Medical but died Monday from her injuries. Munoz's family has set up a GoFundMe account to help with funeral costs. Her family is having a fundraiser this Sunday at Beach Park from 12-5 p.m. located at 3400 21st Street. 

18-year-old Chance William Doctolero of Bakersfield was the other driver involved and died at scene.

It is unknown which driver was at fault in the crash, and it's also unknown if drugs or alcohol were involved in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

A third victim is still in the hospital. 

RELATED: California Highway Patrol on scene of a deadly crash in east Bakersfield

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