Ivan Villela Seriously Injured in Fatal DUI Accident at Claribel and Langworth Roads in Modesto
Ivan Villela Identified as 1 of 7 Persons Injured in Modesto Car Crash at Claribel and Langworth Roads
Modesto, California (December 7, 2020) – Ivan Villela, 18, of Modesto, has been identified as one of the seven people who were injured in a Saturday night alleged DUI car accident that killed one other person in Modesto, according to a local news source.
The deadly accident happened at about 10:10 p.m. Saturday, December 5, at Claribel Road and Langworth Road.
According to the California Highway Patrol, Nicolas Villela IV, 19, was driving a 2012 Nissan sedan westbound on Claribel Road toward Langworth Road at a high rate of speed when he allegedly ran a red light at the intersection.
Unfortunately, Villela IV’s Nissan reportedly crashed into a 2019 Chevrolet sedan that was heading northbound on Langworth Road.
Following the collision, the two vehicles slammed into a power pole and stopped at the west corner of the intersection, on the north shoulder of Claribel.
Ivan Villela Injured in Fatal 2-Car Crash at Claribel and Langworth Roads
A 20-year-old Oakdale woman, who was in the Chevrolet’s right-front passenger seat, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
The Chevrolet’s driver, a 19-year-old Riverbank woman, sustained a broken pelvis, fractured rib, and internal injuries following the wreck. She was transported to Doctors Medical Center for treatment.
Villela and his five passengers, including Ivan Villela and Devin Redden, 18 of Modesto, suffered minor to major injuries in the crash. All patients were taken to various hospitals for treatment.
Ivan Villela, who was not wearing a seatbelt, suffered major injuries, including a broken right arm and lacerations to his left hand.
Authorities determined that Villela was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident. He was booked into the Public Safety Center on suspicion of DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter after being medically cleared.
The crash remains under investigation.
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