Man Arrested On Suspicion of DUI in Fatal Accident
A Torrance man suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol caused a fatal DUI crash in Gardena, killing the other driver, according to an article in the Daily Breeze. John Henry Guerrero, 24, has been arrested and charged with felony DUI and vehicle manslaughter after the crash that occurred at El Segundo Boulevard and Normandie Avenue.
Guerrero was reportedly driving a gray Chevy Silverado truck south on Normandie when it crashed into an eastbound Ford Mustang. Police say it is too early to tell whether Guerrero ran the red light at the intersection. As of now, officials say there are no witnesses to the crash. The driver of the Mustang was pronounced dead at the scene.
A felony drunk driving crash, especially one that involves a fatality is a serious offense. If convicted, the defendant is looking at a lengthy prison sentence, hefty fines and losing his or her driving privileges. Those in need of California DUI defense also face other challenges such as keeping their jobs and preserving their name and reputation while fighting the charges.
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