Maximillian Rojas killed in car crash with alleged street racer Luis Samaniego Barajas on Pacific Coast Highway in Torrance, California
Deadly street racing? Head-on collision on PCH in Torrance kills non-racing driver as car jumps median(link is external)
It appeared the Honda may have been racing another vehicle, which was described as a dark-colored possible BMW,” Harris said. “The dark-colored vehicle fled the scene without stopping, and was last seen northbound on Pacific Coast Highway.
July 14, 2017: Two Charged for Alleged Street Race Which Ended in Deadly Crash(link is external)
Luis Samaniego Barajas (dob 6/5/98) and Zachary Frank Leets (dob 3/24/98) both face one felony count each of vehicular manslaughter and engaging in a motor vehicle speed contest on a highway causing a specified injury.
2 Men Plead No Contest in Street Racing Crash That Killed Young Man in Torrance (link is external)
The defendants are expected to be sentenced to four years in state prison under a negotiated plea agreement, according to the DA’s office.
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