Obdulia Sanchez, Woman Convicted in 2017 Livestreamed Crash That Killed Her Sister, Dies in Stockton Drive-By Shooting [VIDEO]

Stockton, CA – Obdulia Sanchez, the 26-year-old woman whose 2017 livestreamed DUI crash that killed her younger sister drew nationwide attention, was fatally shot Tuesday evening in a drive-by attack that also left another person injured, according to authorities.

The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded just after 7 p.m. to reports of gunfire in the 700 block of Gertrude Avenue. When officers arrived, they found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were taken to a hospital, where Sanchez later died from her injuries. The second victim’s identity and condition have not yet been released. 

Investigators have not shared details about a suspect or possible motive. The shooting remains under active investigation, and officials are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Sanchez became widely known in 2017 when, at 18, she livestreamed moments leading up to a crash that killed her 14-year-old sister. The video, which circulated on social media, showed Sanchez singing and laughing with her sister shortly before she lost control of the vehicle while driving from Fresno to Stockton. The car overturned, and her sister—who was not wearing a seatbelt—was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities determined Sanchez had been driving under the influence. She was convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter, DUI, and child endangerment and was sentenced to six years in prison. She ultimately served a little over two years before being released.

Despite the notoriety surrounding the case, those close to Sanchez said she had been attempting to rebuild her life in the years following her release.

Investigators said a video related to Tuesday’s shooting may contain evidence crucial to the case. Officials are asking anyone with information or footage to contact the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office.

The investigation is ongoing, and officials have not disclosed a possible motive or suspect in the deadly drive-by shooting. More updates will be released as information becomes available.