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Wrong-way Driver in Fatal Freeway Crash Arrested for Suspected DUI

A 29-year-old man, Fernando Goneortiz, has been arrested under suspicion of DUI after causing a fatal freeway crash while driving in the wrong direction near the U.S.-Mexico border. The crash occurred on I-805 and resulted in the death of a minivan driver.

Following the incident, Goneortiz could potentially face felony charges, including gross vehicular manslaughter. This tragic event underscores the severe consequences of DUI and the legal repercussions that follow such serious violations.

While investigations are still underway, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of impaired driving, reinforcing the importance of strict DUI laws and enforcement to prevent such devastating crashes and loss of life.