Gilberto Moralez Arrested in Connection with Fatal DUI Crash in West Covina
Gilberto Moralez Arrested after West Covina Crash at Vine Avenue and Hollenbeck Avenue
West Covina, California (June 3, 2021) – Gilberto Moralez, 24, of Pomona, has been arrested following a DUI crash that killed an 18-year-old driver Saturday night in West Covina.
The tragic wreck occurred at around 11:15 p.m. Saturday, May 29, at the intersection of Vine and Hollenbeck avenues.
Authorities said Moralez was driving a dark-colored Honda Accord westbound on Vine Avenue when he allegedly ran a red light at the intersection and t-boned a silver Honda Accord that was traveling southbound on Hollenbeck Avenue, driven by Kerry Welsh, 19, of Glendora.
According to the report, Welsh was on her way to pick up her younger sister from a birthday party when the accident occurred.
Deadly West Covina Car Crash Saturday
Welsh was transported to a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries the next day.
Moralez, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was arrested and booked at the West Covina jail on suspicion of DUI. His bail was set at $100,000.
The crash remains under investigation.
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- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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