San Diego woman died in van towed by police

A tragic incident in San Diego has led to a $50-million claim against the city. A woman named Monica Cameroni de Adams, 65, died after a suspected drunk driver crashed into her parked van. When police arrived at the scene in November 2023, they did not notice she was injured inside the vehicle and had it towed away. Cameroni de Adams was sleeping inside the van at the time of the crash. It was not until a month later that workers at the tow yard discovered her body. John Carpenter, an attorney representing her family, claims police should have checked the van for anyone inside. He suggests that she may have died from her injuries while her van was impounded. The accident occurred on November 5, 2023, when Jordan Lopez rear-ended the parked van. Lopez, who appeared intoxicated when police questioned him, has since pleaded guilty to DUI causing bodily injury. The police report indicates that both vehicles involved in the crash were towed to prevent vandalism, but it remains unclear if the officers investigated inside the vehicles before doing so. Cameroni de Adams' daughter filed a missing persons report when she did not hear from her mother on her birthday. Her body was found on December 6, 2023, in the vehicle, wedged under items in the middle row. An autopsy revealed serious injuries consistent with blunt force trauma. The family is now pursuing this claim, alleging negligence on the part of the police.