Ruth Chinchilla killed, child injured, and alleged DUI driver Jose Armando Macias Jr., 24, arrested after collision on Woodley Avenue in North Hills area of Los Angeles, California
Modified Date:
Sat, 03/23/2019 - 8:44amAccident Date:
Monday, November 27, 2017Woman Killed, Toddler Injured in North Hills DUI Crash
Both victims were thrown into the street as the driver continued speeding along the street. At least six vehicles were struck by the pickup.
Man Pleads Guilty to DUI Crash That Killed North Hills Mother Who Was Taking Her Child Out of Car Seat
Jose Armando Macias Jr., 24, entered guilty pleas to one felony count each of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, causing injury, with an allegation of inflicting great bodily injury upon a child under the age of 5 years, prosecutors said in a news release.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug UsePeople Involved:
Ruth Chinchilla
Jose Armando Macias Jr.
Roadway:
Woodley AvenueCity:
Los Angeles, CACounty:
Los Angeles County, CAArea:
Los Angeles, CA
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