LONG BEACH, CA – A homeless man died after being struck by a suspected drunk driver on Saturday, reports My News LA.
A homeless man was pushing his belongings in a shopping cart at the intersection of Stearns St and Randor Ave when he was struck by a Honda Civic driven by Joseph Maez, 26.
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First responders were dispatched to the area around 11:19 p.m. The homeless man died at the scene.
Maez was arrested for driving under the influence and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
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