A driver was arrested for felony DUI, felony hit-and-run, and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated following a fatal collision on State Route 74 on Thursday night.
The incident occurred at approximately 9:27 p.m. on September 5, 2024, just west of Ardenwood Way. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Party # 1 was traveling westbound in Vehicle # 1 in the # 2 lane at a speed of 45-50 mph. Meanwhile, Party # 2 was walking westbound on the north shoulder of SR-74, pushing a shopping cart.
As Vehicle # 1 approached from behind, Party # 1 made an unsafe right turn and struck Party # 2. The collision resulted in fatal injuries for Party # 2.
Following the impact, Party # 1 fled the scene and returned to a residence in Lake Elsinore. Physical evidence left at the collision site led CHP investigators to inform the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RSO). Deputies subsequently located Party # 1 at her residence and alerted CHP.
Upon their arrival, CHP investigators determined that Party # 1 was driving under the influence. She was arrested and booked into the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center.
The CHP Temecula Area is leading the investigation. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact CHP Temecula Area at (951) 466-4300.
