Nicole Ruddy Killed In Hesperia, CA Accident

Tragic accident that occurred on January 21 in Hesperia, California. Nicole Ruddy and her unborn child lost their lives in a head-on collision with a suspected drunken driver along Highway 395. An Explorer traveled into oncoming lanes of traffic in front of a Corolla, causing a head-on collision. The passenger in the Toyota, 33-year-old Ruddy, and her unborn child were pronounced dead. Eddie Escobedo was determined to be under the influence of alcohol. After medical treatment, he was booked into the West Valley Detention Center on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. The sheriff's office continues to investigate the accident. We send our thoughts and prayers to the family of the victim.