Former Riverside City College Tennis Player Killed In Traffic Crash

MORENO VALLEY, CA — A vehicle crash Monday night in Moreno Valley claimed the life of a young local resident who became known in the area, in part, due to her collegiate tennis career.

Marvonna Vaxter, 25, of Moreno Valley, was pronounced dead shortly after 9:30 p.m. at Riverside University Health System Medical Center in Moreno Valley.

The crash was reported just after 9 p.m. at the intersection of Auto Mall and Moreno Beach drives. Crash details were not immediately available. On Monday night, the Moreno Valley Sheriff's Station shared an image from the crash scene on its Facebook page, warning motorists to avoid the area.

In her collegiate tennis debut for Riverside City College, Vaxter impressed with a debut singles win in three sets. The 6-foot-1-inch-tall athlete who hailed from Moreno Valley's Rancho Verde High School continued her winning ways at RCC through the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 seasons. She also maintained a vibrant presence on Pinterest, showcasing her apparent love of fashion.

Vaxter continued her studies at Cal State University, San Bernardino, where she graduated in May 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts.