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.

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.

Fresno Drunk Driving Vehicle Accident on Friant Road, Kills Two People

February 21, 2015- A drunk driving accident killed two people in northeast Fresno.  The car collision occurred on Saturday, at about 9:20 PM.

Hector Castillo-Pichardo was driving a north on Friant Road in a silver pickup truck.  He ran a red light at Copper River Drive, and smashed into a white Acura Sport Utility Vehicle, driven by Molly Griffin, 23 years old.  The SUV had been turning left on a green light, onto Friant Rd.

Molly Griffin died at the scene of the collision.

Oscar Felix, a passenger in Pichardo's truck, suffered serious injuries.  He was taken to Community Regional Medical Center, where he later died.

Three other victims, including a 23 year old Fresno woman, who was a passenger in the Acura, sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital.  The female passenger is still reported to be in critical condition.

Castillo-Pichardo received minor injuries.  He was arrested for vehicular manslaughter and felony DUI.

Our condolences go out to the family, and friends of these victims.  Please let us help you during this trying time.  Attorney John Rozier, your lawyer for all wrongful deaths, and car accidents.  We serve all of Fresno County, Tulare County, and Kern County.  With our office located in Visalia, California. www.nelsonrozier.com or contact us by phone at 559-713-0159.