Tommy Chu Dead, Jorge Augustin Arrested after Fatal DUI Collision on Interstate 15 [Corona, CA]
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Tommy Chu Dead, Jorge Augustin Arrested after Fatal DUI Collision on Interstate 15 [Corona, CA]
44-Year-Old Driver Killed in DUI Accident near Weirick Road
CORONA, CA (February 17, 2022) – Saturday, Tommy Chu was killed and Jorge Augustin was arrested after a DUI crash on Interstate 15.
According to reports, the incident occurred on the northbound lanes of the freeway around 3:00 a.m., near Weirick Road.
Investigators say the driver of a northbound Mercedes Benz E-350 rear-ended a northbound Honda CRV. As a result, both vehicles went off the freeway and down an embankment across the Weirick off-ramp lanes.
Due to the impact of the collision, the 44-year-old driver of the CRV died at the scene. Corona Fire Department paramedics identified him as Tommy Chu.
Meanwhile, California Highway Patrol officers arrested the 29-year-old Mercedes driver, Jorge Anival Gomez Augustin for suspected DUI and second-degree murder.
At this time, Corona Officials booked Augustin to Robert Presley Jail in Riverside.
Our team at Sweet James would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Tommy Chu. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.
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