58-Year-Old Driver Killed in DUI Accident near Olsen Avenue

HOMELAND, CA (September 12, 2022) – Sunday afternoon, Alexander Cervantes was arrested after a fatal rollover crash on Highway 74.

Authorities responded to the scene around 3:30 p.m., near Olsen Avenue.

Per reports, the driver of a 2000 Ford Ranger was pulling out of a gas station when he was struck by an oncoming 2015 Honda CRV. Upon impact, both vehicles overturned, leaving the Ford driver with life-threatening injuries.

Good Samaritans pulled the 58-year-old Ford driver out of the vehicle before he was later pronounced dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released his identity.

Meanwhile, officers determined that 26-year-old Alexander Cervantes, of Moreno Valley was under the influence at the time. As a result, he was arrested at the scene.

Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. At this time, an active investigation to determine further details is still currently underway.

The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased victim who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.

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