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Woman killed, three teens and two seniors injured in collision


Thursday, January 1st, 2009
Issue 01, Volume 13.
Debbie Ramsey
Managing Editor
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Stormi Lou Arreola,42, of Fallbrook was killed in a head-on automobile collision on South Mission Road on Tuesday, December 30, at approximately 12:20 p.m. Her daughter and two other teenage girls, ages 13 to 16, that she was transporting home from an area mall, were seriously injured in the crash. A senior couple in the other vehicle, Ronald and Theodora Thompson, ages 70 and 65 respectively, sustained minor to moderate injuries. All accident victims were taken to area hospitals.

According to a California Highway Patrol report, Arreola was driving a 1987 Honda Accord northbound on South Mission Road, just north of Heller’s Bend, when she crossed over the double yellow lines into oncoming traffic for "an unknown reason."

"[Arreola] apparently veered to the right shoulder and tried to correct but crossed over the double yellow line where they were involved in a head on collision with an oncoming southbound vehicle," a report from the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office disclosed.

The Honda collided head on with a Mazda Millennia carrying the Thompsons. Arreola was pronounced dead at the scene, and two of the teenage girls were pinned inside the vehicle.

No alcohol or drugs are suspected in the collision.

Authorities closed South Mission Road for approximately five hours to investigate the collision and remove the vehicles involved


 

66 comments


Comment Profile Imagefallbrookian
Comment #1 | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 at 11:18 am
God BLESS them all...

Comment Profile ImageStaci and Chereis
Comment #2 | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Our prayers are with you. We love you.....

Comment Profile Imagechereis
Comment #3 | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 at 1:09 pm
i love you jenna. god bless you.

Comment Profile Imageone of the teens friends
Comment #4 | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 at 1:09 pm
i love jenna &i hope every thing is going to be fine with Melinda &Christine too .

Comment Profile ImageAspen KOmski
Comment #5 | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 at 1:09 pm
im so sorry jenna vee.. ill come see you tomorrow. i love you!

Comment Profile ImageThe Freeman Family
Comment #6 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:56 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with all these families.

Comment Profile ImageGiselle
Comment #7 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:56 am
I love yu jenna.R prayers are with yu. I love you so much. Ill c yu tomorro... Godbless.

Comment Profile Imagedb
Comment #8 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:56 am
These fatal accidents in Fallbrook are really getting out of control. I can say, I have seen a few cars cross over the line there, not sure why. So slow down and watch out for these drivers.

Comment Profile ImageDenise Repetto
Comment #9 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:56 am
To Stormi's family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers, GOD bless you..

Comment Profile ImageBrooklyn
Comment #10 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:56 am
my brother is melindas boyfriend and jennas brother is on the wrestling team with me
i cant believe this happened
i hope the girls turn out ok
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Comment Profile ImageDanielle and Becca
Comment #11 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:56 am
I hope Melinda and Christine are alright. Best of wishes.

Comment Profile ImageKellie
Comment #12 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:56 am
Jenna i love you so much!! dont worry everything is going to be ok we are all praying for you and ima come see you tomorrow!! jenna u mean so much to us i love ya

Comment Profile ImageAdrian Aguilar
Comment #13 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:56 am
God Bless you Jenna, Melinda, and Christine. Hope you get better soon and i wish you a Happy New Year!!!! See Ya soon.

Comment Profile ImageLeah Dees
Comment #14 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:56 am
hey Jenna! this is leah dees! i miss you girl.. i hope you get better. if there is anyway i can get there to see you i will. i love you and get better veeve. we are all praying for you here in Oklahoma. love you and miss you=] love. leah and the rest of the dees gang!

Comment Profile ImageChris LLoyd
Comment #15 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:57 am
god bless them all....i hope melinda, christine, and jenna r alrite.....god rest her soul...Stormy Vaughn

Comment Profile ImageOneca (nikki)
Comment #16 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:57 am
I love you Melinda.....see you soon babe

Comment Profile ImageSymone
Comment #17 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:57 am
Melinda, I know we dont talk often but im sorry for your lost. If u need someone to talk to im here

Comment Profile ImageJenny
Comment #18 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:57 am
Sonny, Our prayers are with you and your family. Were very sorry for the loss of your sister. God Bless.

Comment Profile Imagekatie and friends
Comment #19 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:57 am
Im so sorry jenna. Me and every one at chaos will be praying for you! We love you!!!

Comment Profile Imagebecky b. -- jenna's friend..
Comment #20 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:57 am
i love you jenna. we are all praying for you. get well soon. i hope both you and your friends heal quickly and stay healthy. my condolences to Stormy Vaughn's family, and especially her daughter. God Bless you all.

Comment Profile Imagelocal resident
Comment #21 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:57 am
When will you have updates??

Comment Profile ImageStankiebits
Comment #22 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:57 am
GET BETTER ill be praying for you jenna & friends

Comment Profile ImageNorth Coast Jr High/Chaos
Comment #23 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:57 am
Jenna and all involved we are praying for your recovery and for healing. We are so sorry for the loss.

Comment Profile Imagegood friend ,
Comment #24 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:58 am
yur in my prayers , i have a lot of faith that everything is going to turn out good.
god bless the 3 of yu.

Comment Profile ImageGiselle
Comment #25 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:58 am
I love yu jenna.R prayers are with you. I love you so much. Ill c yu tomorrow... god bless.

Comment Profile Imageyovana
Comment #26 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Christine, Melinda,&Jenna;
I only really knew two of you, but I really really HOPE you all are going to be okay!
I'm praying for you all!

Comment Profile ImageTiffany
Comment #27 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 2:21 pm
To the Reeders: I am praying for a speedy recovery. We love you Jenna.

To Stormi's family: Our family is praying for your comfort in this time of loss. God Loves you and is watching over you.

Comment Profile Imagekatie and kim
Comment #28 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 2:25 pm
jenna i love you we will try to come see you u are a big part of chaos and we will be praying for your recovery and healing god bless
happy new year!!!!

Comment Profile Imagekellie
Comment #29 | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 at 4:40 pm
i love you so much jenna! it was good to see your face yesterday... : ) dont worry were here for you

Comment Profile ImageLittle Maria
Comment #30 | Saturday, Jan 3, 2009 at 9:46 am
melinda it was really nice to see you yesterday. i wish i would have known sooner.
if you need anything, at all.. we would be beyond happy to help
im just incredibly worried about christine.
i hope she makes a full recovery
and i hope jenna is fine too
i love you guys so much!

Comment Profile ImageMr. Fischer
Comment #31 | Saturday, Jan 3, 2009 at 9:46 am
Can anyone post an update on Jenna following her surgery?

Blessings, Mr. Fischer

Comment Profile Imagefamily friend
Comment #32 | Saturday, Jan 3, 2009 at 9:50 am
Mr. Fischer - Jenna's surgery was done late Friday and was very successful. She is expected to remain in the hospital for approx one week before being able to come home. All outlook for Jenna is excellent at this point.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

Comment Profile Imagelocal resident
Comment #33 | Sunday, Jan 4, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Can anyone post updates on melinda and christine?

Comment Profile ImageElliott - Watts
Comment #34 | Sunday, Jan 4, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Jenna.... We are praying for a quick recovery... If any of you need ANYTHING... we are hear for you at anytime.....

Comment Profile ImageEmy
Comment #35 | Sunday, Jan 4, 2009 at 12:30 pm
We love you Jenna!!! get better soon, our pryers are with you and everyone else involved in the crash.

Comment Profile ImageFriends at RMWD
Comment #36 | Sunday, Jan 4, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Good wishes to the Thompsons too! Hoping for a speedy recovery.

Comment Profile ImageSunnys friend Sandy
Comment #37 | Sunday, Jan 4, 2009 at 12:31 pm
To Melinda I am so sorry for your loss of your mother. What a hard time for you. May god bless you and comfort you always. May you and your family find great strenght in this very hard time.

Comment Profile ImageJenna Reeder
Comment #38 | Monday, Jan 5, 2009 at 9:25 am
Thank you all so much for your prayers....I appreciate your support. I love you all - the more visitors the better. Come whenever you want! Love, Jenna

Comment Profile ImageMaddie Nelson..
Comment #39 | Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009 at 9:46 am
Jenna, christine & Melinda .
i knew all of you and im so sorry , im heartbroken . i love you all . GOD BLESS hope to see you all soon!
love you girls!!

Comment Profile ImageZion Mom
Comment #40 | Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009 at 9:47 am
To Jenna and all involved in this accident. We are praying for you all during this time. May God watch over you and carry you through.
Zion Family

Comment Profile ImageRosanne Curtis
Comment #41 | Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009 at 9:47 am
Dear Melinda, I knew your mom when she was a little girl....she grew up to be a fine lady. Im so sorry about your mom, but to be in the presence of Jesus is a great honor. I would like to get in touch with your aunts, uncle. My family grew up with your mom and her brother and sisters and your grandma Linda and Lou. I hope that your okay . God Bless You and your family.
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Comment Profile ImageRosanne Curtis
Comment #42 | Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009 at 9:47 am
looking to contact Wendy,Sunny, Stormi's family.....My family and I want to send our condolences, were very sorry about Misty. Please call me in San Diego.619-269-0688

Comment Profile ImageAdrian Aguilar
Comment #43 | Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009 at 11:00 am
Jenna, please get better. We're all praying for you.
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Comment Profile ImageNorman
Comment #44 | Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009 at 11:00 am
Hey Jenna, hope you feel better. It's a little boring without you here.
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Comment Profile ImageMelanie R.
Comment #45 | Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009 at 11:00 am
Hey Jenna, we all miss you a lot here. I hope you feel better soon.
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Comment Profile ImageShannon L.
Comment #46 | Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009 at 11:01 am
Hi Jenna, Hope you feel better. You are a blessing to all of us. Get better soon because we all miss you and it is very boring without you.
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Comment Profile ImageGiselle
Comment #47 | Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009 at 11:01 am
Hi Jenna, I love you. I hope you feel better. When you get home, I'm going to visit you every day (Chereis too). It's pretty boring here without you. You are a little ray of sunshine. bye
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Comment Profile ImageMr. M
Comment #48 | Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009 at 11:01 am
Howdy Jenna,
It was good to see you yesterday. The whole school is praying for you, the other girls, and all of your families. Heal quickly so you can come back to us soon. God bless you.

Comment Profile Imageanonymous
Comment #49 | Wednesday, Jan 7, 2009 at 9:52 am
jenna its going to be ok were going to see you in a couple weeks! well i am going to see you earlier! i hope you know how much you mean to all of us!! i love you! and god is with you i know! =D bye i miss you

Comment Profile ImageSophie and Papa
Comment #50 | Wednesday, Jan 7, 2009 at 9:52 am
Hi Jenna!
I love you Jenna and I hope you feel better soon. I am gonna try to see you ASAP (Papa too)!
Love,
Sophie and Papa

Comment Profile Image:):))))))))))))))))))))))
Comment #51 | Wednesday, Jan 7, 2009 at 9:52 am
Get better soon

Comment Profile ImageBecky Bowyer -- classmate and friend
Comment #52 | Wednesday, Jan 7, 2009 at 9:52 am
TO JENNA REEDER --
heyyy! its becky! i havent come down to see u yet, so i think i'll go to your house when u get home. i love you so much jenna boo boo. get better soon so i can visit you. LOVE YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH

talk 2 u later. God's blessings. BYEEE!!

Comment Profile ImageThe Lahey Family
Comment #53 | Wednesday, Jan 7, 2009 at 9:52 am
Hi Jenna! We all love you! You, Christine and Melinda are all in our prayers! We hope you and the others have a speedy recovery! Always remember that you have us and the other Zion familys to support you no matter what! God has blessed you with such a sevents heart! That is such a wonderful blessing to have! Once again, we love you, hope you heal quickly! God bless!

Lots of love,

The Lahey Family

Comment Profile ImageNathalie
Comment #54 | Wednesday, Jan 7, 2009 at 9:52 am
Dear Jenna,
I wanted to come see you, but haven't been able because my dad is very ill and in the hospital. You have been in the prayers of our family here and in Russia too!
Love, Nathalie

Comment Profile Imagemaddie a
Comment #55 | Thursday, Jan 8, 2009 at 9:57 am
hey jenna its maddie.i miss you so much..i have put in a request to come and see you on friday for s.o.s! Hope you finished your hw...hahahaha jk.lol miss you lots. it is SO different with out you at s.o.s and chaos. nobody is the same. i am prayin gfor you and all your friends. melindia i am very sorry for your loss.. and i hope christine gets better. you are a very nice person i will miss you when you are gone. every day i look by your locker to say hi jenna. but you are never there. i cant wait to see you. i have written you so many letters... i am writing you a letter in spansh. Hope you fell better.. LOVE YOU. GOD bless you. and all your friends...
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Comment Profile Imagemaddie a
Comment #56 | Thursday, Jan 8, 2009 at 9:57 am
i love you jenna

Comment Profile ImageMrs. Stewart
Comment #57 | Friday, Jan 9, 2009 at 5:30 pm
I will keep you all in my prayers. My condolences to the grieving families. Our community is here to help. Please reach out!!!

God Bless!
Clare, Ryan and Thomas

Comment Profile Imagemelinda
Comment #58 | Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 9:04 am
hi everyone
im doing very well and thank you for your prayers, and jenna is now at home and doing great! but christine is still in the hospital but is also doing very well. please continue to pray for her and her recovery. God bless you all -melinda

Comment Profile Imagetanya hall
Comment #59 | Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Saturday January 17th at 10:00am Calvary Chapel, Fallbrook 488 Industrial way, will have a "Celebration of Life for Stormi Arreola" with a reception in the fellowship hall after. If you would like to donate a food dish for the reception you can contact Lorrie Fennell at the church office 728-9138

Comment Profile ImageWant to help?
Comment #60 | Wednesday, Jan 14, 2009 at 12:16 pm
A special account has been established to help Melinda Vaughn (the teen that lost her mother in this accident and suffered injuries herself). If you would like to make a donation to help her during this time, you can do so at Calvary Chapel, 488 Industrial Way, Unit A-3, Fallbrook, CA 92028.
All donations are tax deductible and checks should be made out to: Melinda Vaughn, San Diego Credit Union, Acct.# 349675700.

Comment Profile Imagegirl
Comment #61 | Monday, Jan 19, 2009 at 9:46 am
im so glad you feel better jenna!

Comment Profile ImageUPDATE ON CHRSITINE !
Comment #62 | Thursday, Jan 22, 2009 at 10:05 am
she is coming home Saturday from the hospital !

She can walk and she can talk slightly but shes gettin there .

Thank you for all your prayers .

Comment Profile ImageAndrea
Comment #63 | Thursday, Feb 26, 2009 at 9:11 am
Melinda, if yo ever need anything, please call me. Chelsea and I love you dearly!

Comment Profile Imagerandom reader
Comment #64 | Sunday, Mar 15, 2009 at 12:57 pm
db :
insensitive much ?
how would you feel if you were in this accident and saw that little comment "watch out for these drivers"
better yet how would you feel if it was your own mother you that was being talked about like that?
thats ridiculous.
people make MISTAKES.
besides you dont even know what happened to her.
so how about you keep your opinions to yourself?

how about we take other peoples feelings into consideration.

Comment Profile ImageBrenden
Comment #65 | Wednesday, Jul 1, 2009 at 8:52 am
Sorry about not being there but always remember jesus loves you!

Comment Profile ImagePepdmhkw
Comment #66 | Sunday, Nov 15, 2009 at 5:46 pm
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