Coroner IDs Murrieta Woman Killed In Winchester Road Crash

FRENCH VALLEY, CA — A 45-year-old Murrieta woman was killed Tuesday in a crash on Winchester Road in French Valley, and the cause of the fatal wreck remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.

The woman, identified Wednesday by the coroner as Kristy Tibbs, was driving southbound on Winchester Road, just south of Skyview Road, shortly before noon.

"For reasons which are under investigation," she made "an unsafe turning movement to the left," causing the 2023 Chevrolet Volt she was driving to swerve into northbound lanes, the CHP reported.

The Volt veered toward the shoulder of northbound lanes and smashed into a tree and light pole before rolling over and coming to rest on its wheels.

The CHP said it was unclear how fast Tibbs was driving at the time of the crash.

Despite efforts by first responders to save the Tibbs, she was pronounced dead at the crash scene. She was wearing a safety belt, according to the CHP.

No other vehicles were involved in the wreck and no other injuries were reported.

The CHP is asking any witnesses who have not talked to the CHP to contact the agency's Temecula Area office at 951-466-4300.