Rancho Bernardo Teen Faces DUI, Manslaughter Charges
San Diego authorities have filed several criminal charges including DUI against 19-year-old Richard Caldwell of Rancho Bernardo in connection with an SUV rollover accident, which killed one of his passengers. According to this news report, Caldwell will face a felony charge of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and three other felonies related to drunken driving resulting in injuries.
The accident, that killed 20-year-old Charles Elias Amaro II, reportedly occurred April 10 along Valle Verde Road in Poway. Amaro died after he was crushed in the back seat when Caldwell lost control of the SUV and it rolled over. Three other passengers also suffered serious injuries. Investigators said Caldwell was traveling 70 mph on a residential street where the speed limit is 35 mph. Caldwell himself suffered a brain injury. He registered a blood alcohol level of .12 three hours after the accident, the report states.
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