Man Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Elm Street
Lodi, CA (July 13, 2024) – The authorities have arrested 49-year-old Lucas Suarez Ramos following a fatal DUI crash on Cherokee Lane Thursday night.
The authorities responded to the fatal pedestrian crash around 9:40 p.m. at the intersection with Elm Street.
The responding medical team transported the injured man in a wheelchair to a local hospital where he died.
The driver of the involved vehicle, Lucas Suarez Ramos, remained at the accident scene and was determined to be driving under the influence.
As a result, the authorities booked Suarez Ramos for driving under the influence, vehicular manslaughter, and other felony charges.
Contact the Lodi Police Department for more details.
Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the bereaved families of the deceased. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.
Lucas Suarez Ramos Jailed Following Lodi Deadly Crash
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