IRVINE, CA – A 21-year-old man has been arrested after causing a deadly accident while under the influence of drugs, according to the Irvine Weekly.
The crash occurred near the intersection of Sand Canyon and Irvine Center Drive around 4:30 a.m. on Monday September 27th. The suspect had recently been released from the hospital for a fentanyl overdose and was under the influence of fentanyl at the time of the crash.
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The victim was a 61-year-old woman on her way to work. The suspect is facing a murder charge and could face 15 years to life in prison if convicted. Due to the ongoing investigation further details have not been released.
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