Kira Deleon Identified as Victim in DUI Collision on Western Avenue in Los Angeles

Hongchul Jun Arrested for Suspected DUI and Vehicular Manslaughter

 
LOS ANGELES, CA (April 29, 2018) – A DUI Collision in the area of Harbor Gateway claimed the life of a woman, on Sunday evening. The victim was identified as 43-year-old Kira Deleon.
 
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the collision happened around 7:40 PM at the intersection of Western Avenue and 182nd Street. A vehicle, driven by 55-year-old Hongchul Jun, did not stop for a red light and struck Deleon’s vehicle.
 
Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to extricate Deleon from the wreckage. She was rushed to a nearby hospital with critical injuries, where she was later pronounced dead. Meanwhile, authorities arrested Jun at the scene and booked him into jail on suspicion of felony driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter.
 
No other information is available to the public at this time.

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Sweet Law offers our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Kira Deleon. We wish them comfort and strength during this difficult time. May she rest in peace.

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