An update to the fatal vehicle crash that took place on Saturday, February 21, 2015, that was caused by a suspected drunk driver. The car collision happened in Fresno, at around 9:20 PM, on Friant Road.
A silver pickup truck, driven by Hector Castillo-Pichardo, was headed north on Friant Road, with passengers Oscar Felix Verga, and Jose Flores. Officers reported that Pichardo was driving while under the influence. The pickup truck drove through a traffic light that was red, at Copper River Drive, and ran into a white Acura Sport Utility Vehicle.
The Acura SUV, which was driven by Molly Griffin, 23, was turning left onto Friant when the truck smashed into it.
Griffin died at the scene of the collision. Her passenger, Emily Krieghoff, 23, sustained major injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment of a lacerated aorta, and fractured hip. She is still recovering in the ICU, but is in stable condition.
Verga also died because of the accident, at the hospital. He leaves behind a wife and three children.
Flores was injured, but his condition is unknown. While Pichardo received minor injuries and was arrested at the scene. He has been charged with felony DUI and possible vehicular manslaughter.
Mr. Rozier sends his deepest condolences to the families of the victims in this accident. Please let him help you during this trying time. 559-713-0159 or contact online at www.nelsonrozier.com.
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Fatal Car Collision on Friant Road Caused by Drunk Driver in Fresno
San Joaquin Valley
Automobile Accident Lawyer John Rozier has the subsequent update; On Saturday, February 21, 2015, a drunk driver caused a collision that led to two fatalities. The vehicle crash happened in northeast Fresno, at about 9:20 PM.
Hector Castillo-Pichardo, 23. was driving while intoxicated in a silver pickup truck. He was traveling northbound on Friant Road, when he ran a red light at Copper River Drive. The pickup smashed into a white Acura SUV, driven by Molly Griffin, 23.
Molly Griffin, with her passenger, Emily Krieghoff, had been in the process of making a left-hand turn on a green light, when the truck hit the Sport Utility Vehicle.
Griffin was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
Krieghoff suffered serious injuries, which included a lacerated aorta, and a fractured hip. She was taken to Community Regional Medical Center, where she is recovering.
A passenger in the pickup truck, Oscar Felix, sustained major injuries and died at the hospital.
Castillo-Pichardo received minor injuries. He was arrested and charged with DUI and vehicular manslaughter.
Hector Castillo-Pichardo, 23. was driving while intoxicated in a silver pickup truck. He was traveling northbound on Friant Road, when he ran a red light at Copper River Drive. The pickup smashed into a white Acura SUV, driven by Molly Griffin, 23.
Molly Griffin, with her passenger, Emily Krieghoff, had been in the process of making a left-hand turn on a green light, when the truck hit the Sport Utility Vehicle.
Griffin was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
Krieghoff suffered serious injuries, which included a lacerated aorta, and a fractured hip. She was taken to Community Regional Medical Center, where she is recovering.
A passenger in the pickup truck, Oscar Felix, sustained major injuries and died at the hospital.
Castillo-Pichardo received minor injuries. He was arrested and charged with DUI and vehicular manslaughter.
Please give us a call, if you are a relative or are in touch
with the families, and would like us to investigate this accident further. We are
located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave. Mr. Rozier 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.
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