Luis Alberto Deras and Anthony “Pnut” Andres Reynoza Monchez Tragically Lose Their Lives in a Car Crash in Newark, CA
Luis Alberto Deras, 31, from Union City, and Anthony “Pnut” Andres Reynoza Monchez, 33, from Hayward, have tragically passed away following a fatal car crash in Newark on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
The collision occurred near the intersection of Thornton Avenue and Hickory Street, shortly before 5:30 p.m. Newark Police confirmed that Anthony “Pnut” Andres Reynoza Monchez was behind the wheel when the crash happened. Luis Alberto Deras, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was also involved in the incident.
The impact of the crash was so severe that one of the men was thrown from the vehicle. Both men sustained fatal injuries from the crash. Their sudden passing has left family, friends, and the local community in shock and mourning.
In a heartfelt Facebook post, a friend expressed the deep sense of loss: "This is such an unimaginable tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with their families."
Details regarding memorial services will be shared by the family at a later time.
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