TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A woman died after her vehicle was swept away in a wash in Cochise County on Friday, Sept. 12.

The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office said it happened near Ocotillo Road at MP 1, and that two other people were rescued.

The CCSO said Nichole “Nicci” June Robles died during the flash flooding event. According to a GoFundMe drive, the 37-year-old Robles was from Benson.

According to the GoFundMe, Robles was leaving work late at night when she crossed the wash that had little water in it. Allegedly, a 6-foot wall of water hit her vehicle.

“Nicci was a kind, happy-go-lucky person who always had a smile on her face,” Misty Figueroa said in a post. “She made sure to be kind to everyone she met and was a bright soul who loved her children and family deeply. Her s

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