Josue Flores Arrested after DUI Crash that Killed 2 in Jurupa Valley
2 Killed, 2 Seriously Injured in Jurupa Valley Car Accident at Mission Boulevard and Pedley Road
Jurupa Valley, California (September 29, 2020) – Josue Ayala Flores, 33, of San Bernardino, has been arrested following a traffic accident that killed two people and left two others seriously injured Friday evening in Jurupa Valley, authorities said.
The deadly two-vehicle crash happened at about 6:11 p.m. Friday, September 25, at the intersection of Mission Boulevard and Pedley Road.
According to the authorities, two vehicles collided at the intersection for an unknown reason. One of the drivers, now identified as Flores, was driving recklessly before the collision, police said.
One of the involved vehicles caught fire after the impact.
Deadly Crash at Mission Boulevard and Pedley Road in Jurupa Valley
Emergency crews responded to the scene and freed two women from the burning vehicle. A third occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.
Both women, including the driver, were then taken to a local hospital. Sadly, the other passenger later died from her injuries while undergoing treatment.
Flores, who was the sole occupant of the car, was also hospitalized with major injuries. Authorities determined that Flores was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.
On Sunday, Flores was arrested and booked into custody for four counts of Gross Vehicular Manslaughter and one count of DUI, Causing Great Bodily Injury. His bail was set at $4’000,000
An investigation into the accident is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact the authorities at the Jurupa Valley Station, 951-955-2600.
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