Pedestrian Killed, Alexis Lopez Arrested in Alleged DUI Crash on Brookhurst Street [Garden Grove, CA]

Man Dies, Alexis Lopez Arrested after Garden Grove DUI Crash on Brookhurst Street

 
GARDEN GROVE, CA (November 10, 2022) — A 53-year-old pedestrian died while Alexis Lopez was arrested following an alleged DUI crash on Brookhurst Street early Sunday morning, November 6.

According to the Garden Grove Police Department, the fatal collision happened in the 12000 block of Brookhurst Street at around 1:55 a.m.

Authorities said 26-year-old Lopez of Brea traveled on Brookhurst Street when he hit the pedestrian, before fleeing the scene.

The victim received transportation to a hospital, where he later died from undisclosed injuries. The name of the deceased was withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Officers searched and arrested Lopez, who was then booked into Orange County Jail on suspicion of driving under the influence, felony hit and run and felony vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

The case is still under investigation. To that end, officials are encouraging witnesses or anyone with information to contact the Garden Grove Police at 714-741-5925.

We are sending our sincerest sympathies to the loved ones of the victim.

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