TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A grieving Tulare County family is sharing their loved one's story after a young mother's life was claimed in a crash caused by an unlicensed teen.

"A beautiful soul. Very caring, loving, funny, in so many ways," said Johana Robles, sister of 23-year-old Jessica Velazquez.

Velazquez was a mother who loved her daughter and her job working with kids at a Visalia after-school program.

"She (Velazquez) was just full of life," expresses Johana.

Jessica's life was cut short on Monday in a crash believed to be caused by an unlicensed 19-year-old driver.

The California Highway Patrol says for unknown reasons, the 19-year-old driver of a BMW veered onto the left lane, colliding with the driver's side of a Jeep, causing the Jeep to veer off the road.

CHP Office

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