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Posted: March 14, 2010
Updated: March 18, 2010

Raleigh woman charged in drunken-driving crash

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Police have charged a Raleigh woman with drunken driving and felony death by vehicle following a car crash early Saturday that left one person dead.

Raleigh police said a car driven by 27-year-old Manuela Mantanona Gomez slammed into the back of another car stopped at a red light on Six Forks Road, at Sawmill Road. John Sullivan, 24, of Charlotte died after he was trapped in the back seat of the car that was hit, police said.

Police say Gomez was injured and taken to WakeMed. A spokesman said Sunday that Gomez remained at the hospital and was in good condition.

Two other people in the car with Sullivan were hurt in the wreck, but their injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.

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My last name is Puerta and I am 100 % American born in North Carolina. Ut ohhh...
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March 16, 2010 3:10 p.m.
WOW....You people can be so ignorant! Yes she is in the wrong, yes she should have to pay for what she has done...but does it really matter what color her skin is, or where she is from? If her name was Kelly Smith would this have so many comments? SHE IS FROM GUAM....and yes for those who don't know that is a U.S territory. I have not talked to Mela in over 12 years or so. I went to school with her in IL. And yes she SPEAKS English! I'm not saying that we should feel sorry for her or excuse what she has done, but we're all human no one is perfect. Leave the judging to God.
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March 15, 2010 5:25 p.m.
Ms. Gomez Is from Guam! People can be so ignorant! I know everyone has their opinion which is true but i will not stand here and let anyone bash her.Again she made a bad decision but only God can judge her not any of you...She is not an illegal imigrant. People will make stories out of anything down to her and her property tax. Again say a prayer for the families envolved...
terondamann
March 15, 2010 5:07 p.m.
we wouldnt have to pray for any family if she never would of got behind the wheel and her living with what she has done doesnt even compare to parents living without their child that isnt enough! too many innocent ppl die bc ppl make "bad" decisions thats why u should think before u do things! it really is sad that its always the innocent families mourning their loved one.
danielle3018
March 15, 2010 3:58 p.m.
ncguy - The registration blocks can be for lack of paying property taxes, lack of having valid state inspection, or lack of having proper insurance.

Is it time for another chorus of "Play it again, Sam!" ??

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March 15, 2010 3:50 p.m.
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