Bakersfield, CA Car Accident: 48-year-old man in custody following fatal DUI crash on California Ave
Luis Esquivel Car Accident Bakersfield, CA: 48-year-old man in custody following fatal DUI crash on California Ave.; Luis Esquivel arrest & charges.
In a tragic incident on Thursday night, a man has been taken into police custody following a fatal two-vehicle crash on California Avenue. The collision resulted in the loss of one life and left another individual critically injured.
At the intersection of California and Chester Avenues, officers were dispatched in response to reports of a two-vehicle accident. According to their preliminary investigation, authorities have determined that a sedan was heading northbound on Chester Avenue while a pickup truck was travelling westbound on California Avenue. It was at the intersection of these two roads that the collision between the two vehicles occurred.
At the scene of the incident, law enforcement officials and emergency personnel discovered that the driver and passenger of the sedan were experiencing severe injuries. The woman and man have been transported to a hospital for treatment. According to the Boston Police Department (BPD), the passenger was tragically declared deceased, while the woman is currently in critical condition with injuries that are considered life-threatening.
The individual operating the pickup truck emerged unharmed and stayed present at the location. According to police, he was later transported to Kern Medical for further examination.
According to the Bakersfield Police Department, it has been determined that the driver of the pickup truck involved in the incident, identified as 48-year-old Luis Esquivel from Bakersfield, was operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The individual in question has been apprehended and taken into custody on a multitude of charges. These charges include driving under the influence (DUI), murder, operating a vehicle with a suspended license, and various traffic violations.
According to reports, Esquivel is set to make a court appearance on August 22.
The investigation remains ongoing.
The Bakersfield Police Department is urging individuals with any information pertaining to this case to contact them at 661-327-7111.
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