Monique Munoz, 32, killed in collision with speeding teen driver at Olympic Blvd. and Overland Ave. in West Los Angeles, California

Modified Date: 
Sat, 02/26/2022 - 10:22am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Teen son of California millionaire may face manslaughter charges for fatal car crash

The teenager, identified only as the son of James Khuri, a multimillionaire who owns several real estate firms and manufacturing companies, was driving at a “high rate of speed” when he slammed into another car in west Los Angeles on Feb. 17, LAPD Capt. Brian Wendling told the Los Angeles Times.

'Beautiful' woman with 'heart of gold' struck and killed by teen driving Lamborghini at 120mph

A GoFundMe page has been set up for Monique Munoz’s family in the wake of her death in the Lamborghini-Lexus crash.

Dad of teen driving Lamborghini involved in West LA crash apologizes to family of woman killed

The deadly crash sparked an emotional firestorm online as people demand justice for Monique. Many claim the arrest of the 17-year-old driver was stalled due to the financial influence of his billionaire father.

Los Angeles teen Lamborghini driver charged in crash that killed woman, 32

The 17-year-old driver is set to be arraigned on April 23 after being arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter two months earlier. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office told ABC News that the specific charges can't be revealed until the arraignment hearing since the driver is a juvenile. 

Teen son of wealthy entrepreneur admits to West L.A. Lamborghini crash that killed 32-year-old woman: DA

The teenager will await his sentencing at home, a spokesperson for the DA's office said. His next court date is scheduled for June 30.

Rainbow Halo Ceremony Honors Woman Killed By Teen Driver in West Los Angeles

The Rainbow Halo is a public art piece by John Morse commissioned by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and Department of Cultural Affairs installed at the location of traffic fatalities to memorialize victims and draw attention to the issue of preventable traffic deaths in Los Angeles.

Teen in Deadly Lamborghini Crash Sentenced to 7-9 Months in Juvenile Camp

Deputy District Attorney Kelly Kraetsch urged the judge to hold the teen “accountable for this tragedy” by sending him to a juvenile camp, saying that the youth had been repeatedly warned about his driving but was “racing his girlfriend” in rush-hour traffic.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Monique Munoz

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