Drunk drivers arrested after fatal pedestrian crash on 91 Freeway in Riverside
- A series of crashes occurred on the 91 Freeway in Riverside, California, resulting in the death of a pedestrian.
- The incident involved a disabled Jeep and a Toyota Camry, with a semi-truck losing control during the events.
- Two drivers were arrested for driving under the influence, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving.
In the early hours of Sunday, a tragic series of crashes occurred on the 91 Freeway in Riverside, California, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. The incident began around 3:15 a.m. when a Jeep Patriot and a Kia Sportage were involved in a minor crash, leaving the Jeep disabled in the eastbound lanes. As the occupants exited the Jeep and became pedestrians, a semi-truck attempted to avoid the disabled vehicle but lost control, crashing into a concrete wall and overturning. Simultaneously, a Toyota Camry, traveling behind the semi-truck, struck the Jeep and a former passenger of the Jeep, identified as 21-year-old Alfredo Verganza-Lucas, leading to fatal injuries. The impact also caused the Jeep to push forward, injuring another pedestrian who was standing nearby. This individual was hospitalized with major injuries, although their condition remains unspecified. Both drivers of the Jeep and Kia were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, although their identities have not been disclosed. The driver of the Toyota was reported to be uninjured in the crash. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident and is seeking information from witnesses. This incident highlights the dangers of impaired driving and the tragic consequences that can arise from such reckless behavior, particularly in situations involving pedestrians on busy roadways.