Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 11CF3062: March 20, 2013
SANTA ANA – A drunken driver faces trial tomorrow for killing a 2-year-old boy by crashing into the toddler and his mother and baby sister as they crossed the street. Angel Alberto Cruz Perez, 24, Santa Ana, is charged with one felony count each of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence while intoxicated, driving under the influence causing bodily injury, hit and run with permanent injury or death, and one misdemeanor count of driving a motor vehicle without a license, with sentencing enhancement allegations for causing great bodily injury to a child under 5 years old, fleeing the scene, and an additional injured person. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 16 years in state prison. Opening statements are expected to begin tomorrow, Thursday, March 21, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in Department C-30, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. Continue reading