1 Person Dead in Stockton Auto Accident in Lakeview District near Quail Lakes Drive
STOCKTON, CA (July 15, 2024) – Sunday morning, authorities arrested Estrella Preciosa Pantoja after a fatal DUI crash in Lakeview District.
The incident happened at around 1:00 a.m. in Lakeview District, near Quail Lakes Drive and North Pershing Avenue.
According to the Stockton Police Department, a vehicle broadsided another vehicle for still unknown reasons.
Moreover, responders rushed the 22-year-old female driver of the broadsided vehicle to a hospital where she was later pronounced dead.
Furthermore, officers arrested the driver of the suspect vehicle, identified as 24-year-old Pantoja, for vehicle manslaughter with gross negligence and two felony counts of driving under the influence of alcohol.
At this time, the events leading to the crash remained unclear. When additional information becomes available, the public will be notified.
Due to limited information, the Stockton Police Department continued investigating the crash.
We at Sweet Lawyers send our condolences to the loved ones grieving the death of the victim.
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