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Woman killed in fatal crash identified, wrong way driver accused of accident facing multiple charges

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Raquel Lorena Sarabia Barajas, 37, has been identified as the victim of a fatal car crash at Bell Road and Harris Hills Lane that occurred early Sunday morning, according to Metro Police.

In a report, police said the driver of a Maserati crossed into oncoming traffic around 3:25 am, and ultimately struck a Nissan in which Barajas was sitting on the passenger side. The driver of the Nissan sustained life threatening injuries.

Police said Julio Ceasar Herrera Gonzalez, 36, was identified as the driver of the Maserati and sustained minor injuries.

Gonzalez is now facing multiple charges including DUI and vehicular homicide.

Tenn. mom invites son's organ recipients to do his favorite activity, dance

Here’s a beautiful story of how one mother turned her grief journey into a gathering of gratitude… and organ donation awareness.

Robb Coles highlights a special event organized by Cari Hollis – whose 26-year old son Austin died two years ago. Austin agreed to be an organ donor – and that single gesture saved multiple lives.

Cari reached out to as many recipients she could find – several of whom traveled to Nashville for an emotional celebration in Austin’s honor. One woman – whose life was saved by receiving Austin’s lungs – put it simply: “He’s my angel”.

- Rhori Johnston