San Diego DUI Suspect Pleads Guilty to Vehicular Manslaughter
A San Diego DUI suspect who allegedly killed a Sheriff’s deputy pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter.
Jose Pedro Lopez Jasso, 23, was suspected of driving the wrong way on state Route 52 when the San Diego fatal DUI crash occurred on February 28, around 3:15 a.m. The sheriff’s patrol car had been in pursuit when it exploded into flames. Witness Maria Sanders saw the wrong-way driver approaching her and pulled over to let him pass.
Lopez was not aware that he was being followed by police and according to the suspects San Diego DUI defense lawyer, he felt he should not be held to answer on charges of gross vehicular manslaughter. The DUI suspect’s blood alcohol content was .11 which was measured two hours after the fatal crash.
Lopez who is facing up to 12 years in state prison pled guilty to felony gross manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence causing injury, and having a blood alcohol level over the legal limit causing injury.
Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County
Driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug in California is against the law.
If you have a 0.08 percent or more by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with a DUI if apprehended. You could be facing fines and jail time if convicted.
Man admits driving wrong way while intoxicated, causing death of pursuing sheriff's deputy, KFMB Ndews 8, October 27, 2010
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