Marcos Calderon of Riverside Arrested in Fatal DUI Crash on 91 Freeway [Riverside, CA]

19-Year-Old Corona Man Killed, Marcos Calderon Arrested in DUI Crash on 91 Freeway

 
Riverside, CA (April 07, 2021) – On Tuesday, a 19-year-old Corona man died and police arrested 25-year-old Marcos Calderon of Riverside in a DUI crash on the 91 Freeway.
 
The fatal accident happened at about 12:45 a.m. near Buchanan Street.
 
Calderon and the unidentified victim were both on a speed race when the incident happened.
 
Apparently, they both accelerated to speeds in excess of 100 mph trying to outmaneuver one another in eastbound lanes.
 
Calderon was driving a Nissan Altima, and the victim was driving a BMW 550 sedan.
 
Police said the two of them encountered slower traffic on the west end of Riverside. They lost control of their vehicles and drifted south off of the freeway.
 
Calderon’s vehicle stopped in a parking lot adjacent to the freeway, however, the BMW struck a tree and caught fire right away.
 
The victim was unable to exit his vehicle and perished before rescuers reached the scene and knocked down the fire.
 
Meanwhile, Calderon was examined at a hospital and was determined to be uninjured.
 
Lastly, officers arrested and booked him into the Robert Presley Jail on suspicion of drunk driving (DUI) and manslaughter engaging in an illegal speed contest and parole violations.
 
Information on his prior convictions was not immediately available.

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Sweet Lawyers would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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When to File a Wrongful Death Claim

 
As the loved ones of the victim grieve this tragic accident, Sweet Lawyers wants you to know that you do not have to face the aftermath alone.
 
Truly, it is important to recognize that if you lose someone in a DUI crash, you may also recover damages through a wrongful death suit.
 
Moreover, a lawsuit gives the loved ones of a departed family member some semblance of justice.
 
“Our goal is to safeguard the legal rights of families in the wake of catastrophic accidents. Insurance companies only protect their interests, which is why we protect those of our clients, ” explains Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers.
 
If your loved one died in a DUI crash, do not hesitate to reach out for help. The process of dealing with your loss, while fighting for justice, is never easy. Ultimately, this is necessary to alleviate some of the financial burdens after a serious pedestrian accident that causes irreversible damage. We wish to make this process as easy for you as possible. Thus, for more information, call Sweet Lawyers at (800) 674 7852 for a free consultation with a legal professional.