One killed and four injured in possible drunk driving wreck in Monterey Park, California
Modified Date:
Sat, 04/04/2015 - 12:01pmAccident Date:
Thursday, April 2, 2015Man killed in Monterey Park in suspected drunken driving crash
One man was killed and four people injured after a Cadillac rear-ended a BMW and then overturned Thursday night, officials said Friday.
One man was killed and four injured after a Cadillac rear-ended a BMW and then overturned in Monterey Park, California. Police suspect the Cadillac’s driver, a 19 year old man from Los Angeles was under the influence of a drug or alcohol, according to Sgt. Brent Archibald. He said there was evidence of bottles and balloons in the Cadillac, however, no arrest was made. A witness told police that the Cadillac was heading east on Garvey Avenue at high speeds when it rear-ended the BMW, causing the Cadillac to roll over but ended upright. The Cadillac’s front passenger, a man in his 20s, suffered internal injuries and passed away at Monterey Park Hospital. The Cadillac’s driver, and a woman sitting in the back seat were taken to Los Angeles County USC Medical Center where the extent of their injuries are unknown. Sgt. Archibald said a 26-year-old man driving the BMW and a female passenger suffered minor injuries, they were treated and soon released from Garfield Medical Center.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug UsePeople Involved:
Sgt. Brent Archibald
Roadway:
Garvey AvenueCity:
Monterey Park, CACounty:
Los Angeles County, CAArea:
Los Angeles, CA
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