David Kawashima, 62, killed and suspected DUI driver Pedro Pantoja Jr., 29, arrested in hit-and-run collision on Park Avenue in Tustin, California
Alleged DUI Driver Arrested After Deadly Crash, Leading Police on Pursuit
Irvine police made the arrest of Pantoja and booked him on vehicular manslaughter, causing injury to his passenger while driving under the influence, vehicle theft, a parole violation and evading a police officer, Bingham said.
Wrong-Way DUI Tustin Cop Chase Murder Charge: Innocent 62-Year-Old Killed In Head-On Crash
A Diamond Bar man previously convicted of driving under the influence in Riverside was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder for allegedly triggering a fatal wrong-way crash on the border of Irvine and Tustin while eluding police.
Man Gets 38 Years to Life for Deadly Police Pursuit Crash in Irvine
Pedro Pantoja Jr., 31, of Diamond Bar was convicted Aug. 23 of second-degree murder, driving under the influence of a drug causing injury, unlawful taking of a vehicle and evading a peace officer-reckless driving, all felonies, as well as misdemeanor counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and driving on a suspended or revoked driver’s license due to a previous DUI.
After an injury car accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone has been injured in a car crash, it's hard to know what to do to help. Injured people need appropriate medial treatment, but they also need to have their civil and legal rights protected.
After a serious crash, several steps need to be taken, including dealing with the insurance companies, tracking and documenting lost income from missed work, coordinating medical bill payments, and handling an insurance claim.
Go here for information on the best way to handle these issues following an injury car accident.
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