A fatal Irvine DUI crash occurred when a luxury Mercedes-Maybach and a Toyota collided, resulting in the death of one woman and the arrest of the male driver on suspicion of driving under the influence.
According to KTLA on the 16th, the accident took place around 9:06 PM on the 14th at the intersection of Harvard Avenue and Paseo Westpark in Irvine.
Police and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), who were dispatched to the scene, confirmed that a Mercedes-Maybach and a Toyota Corolla had collided.
The female driver of the Toyota was trapped inside her vehicle due to the impact of the crash. Firefighters rescued her and transported her to a hospital, but she ultimately succumbed to her injuries.
The adult male driving the Mercedes-Maybach was apprehended at the scene by police and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI).
Police have not released the identities of the deceased woman and the arrested man.
The exact circumstances of the accident are currently under investigation, and it has not yet been confirmed whether speeding or other factors contributed to the crash.
Police have urged residents who witnessed the accident or have relevant information to contact the Irvine Police Department with tips.
