Obdulia Sanchez Obituary – A woman shot and killed Tuesday night in Stockton has been identified as Obdulia Sanchez, 26, of Stockton. Sanchez gained national attention in 2017 when she livestreamed a crash that killed her 14-year-old sister, an incident that also involved her own subsequent conviction. Her latest death is currently under investigation.
According to the San Joaquin County Medical Examiner’s Office, Sanchez was pronounced dead after a drive-by shooting around 7 p.m. on the 700 block of Gertrude Avenue. Law enforcement sources confirmed that Sanchez was the woman involved in the 2017 fatal crash in Merced County.
Deputies responded to reports of gunfire on Gertrude Avenue and found two individuals with gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to local hospitals; one succumbed to their injuries, while the other was listed in stable condition. Authorities stated that no suspect information is available at this time and that the investigation remains ongoing. Residents with any information are encouraged to contact the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 209-468-4400.
Obdulia Sanchez’s tragic history made headlines in 2017 when she was involved in a DUI crash that resulted in her sister’s death. She was driving under the influence when she veered onto the shoulder of a Los Banos road, overcorrected, and caused her vehicle to overturn.
The incident was livestreamed by Sanchez, and video footage showed her taking her hands off the steering wheel during the crash. She was convicted of vehicular manslaughter, DUI, and child endangerment in 2018 and sentenced to over six years in prison. Sanchez served 26 months before being released on parole for good behavior in September 2019.
Her legal troubles continued after her release, with her arrest in October 2019 by Stockton Police on charges related to traffic violations and weapons possession. Authorities reported that Sanchez led officers on a short vehicle chase before crashing near an I-5 on-ramp, where they found a loaded firearm in her car.
Her death marks another chapter in a series of tragic events involving Sanchez, whose life has been marked by a combination of legal issues and personal tragedy. The community now seeks answers as investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding her recent killing.
