ORANGE COUNTY, CA (NOVEMBER 25, 2023): 26-year-old Humberto Lopez Flores has been arrested under suspicion of DUI following the death of two pedestrians in Orange County on Thanksgiving day.
According to the Orange Police Department, the incident occurred on Thursday, November 23rd in the 700 block of North Shattuck Place, just west of the Newport (55) Freeway. Reports indicate a Ford F-250 driven by Flores was heading south on North Shattcuk when it veered into the path of a parked Chevy Silverado. Two men from Orange were standing outside of the Chevy were then struck by the Ford.
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Authorities received reports of the accident at around 8:15 p.m., and arrived on scene shortly after. Upon the arrival of paramedics, the two men were unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene.
Flores then fled the scene on foot, but was captured by police near Lincoln Street and Oakmont Avenue and arrested. Officers suspect Flores was under the influence of alcohol at the time of collision.
Flores was charged with two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence of alcohol causing death, and for fleeing the scene of the traffic collision, according to authorities.
Orange County police will continue to investigate this tragic incident involving Humberto Lopez Flores.
Liability In Orange County DUI Car Accidents
It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 23152, “(a) It is unlawful for a person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage to drive a vehicle. (b) It is unlawful for a person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle.” Even small amounts of alcohol can substantially impair drivers in the following ways:
- Delayed reaction times
- Loss of muscle control
- Impaired judgment
- Lowered alertness
The family of any victim that has been injured or killed in a collision with a drunk driver may have legal recourse through a bodily injury or wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Humberto Lopez Flores’ DUI
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the families of the two men killed in this collision. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to the police. A thorough investigation must be conducted for the sake of all who have lost so much.
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