Steve Pirolli and Stephen Pirolli Jr. killed in collision on Espola Road in Poway, California

Modified Date: 
Wed, 07/20/2022 - 6:18am
Accident Date: 
Friday, February 12, 2021

2 Killed in Crash Near Poway High School

The driver of the Toyota, a 54-year-old man, was killed in the crash. His teenage son who was a passenger in the car was taken to Rady Children's Hospital where he was later pronounced dead, according to deputies.

Neighbors question safety of road after father, son killed in crash

A GoFundMe was set up for the family as neighbors who live in the area questioned if more can be done to improve safety on the stretch of road.

‘They Went Everywhere Together': Relative Says Father, Son Killed in Poway Crash Were Dynamic Duo

The father and son, who were from Rancho Bernardo, were a dynamic duo in which Stephen looked up to his father as a source for inspiration while Steve looked at his son as his pride and joy.

Cops Charge Other Driver in Poway Crash That Killed Dad, Teen Son

On Tuesday, the San Diego Sheriff's Department announced that Farmer was facing charges of gross vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence of drugs causing bodily injury and driving without a license. Investigators said Farmer had been impaired and driving recklessly.

Driver pleads guilty to manslaughter in DUI deaths of Poway father and teen son

Stephen Pirolli, 54, and son, Stephen Pirolli Jr., 13, died in crash as they left the teen's baseball practice.

DUI Driver Who Killed Poway Father, Son to Be Sentenced

Donald Lee Farmer is facing four to eight years in prison following his guilty plea for two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and one count of driving without a license. 

Driver sentenced to 8 years in prison for DUI crash that killed Poway father, son

Donald Farmer, 19 at time of Feb. 2021 crash, was under influence of marijuana, Xanax when he caused crash killing Stephen Pirolli, Stephen Pirolli Jr.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Steve Pirolli
Stephen Pirolli Jr.
Donald Lee Farmer
Roadway: 
Espola Road
City: 
Poway, CA

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