Drunk Driver Arrested after Killing One Person and Injuring Three Others on Northeast Fresno

FRESNO, CA ( August 11, 2021) Police arrested 19-year-old Malakeh Jaber following a DUI Crash that killed one person last Saturday.

Officers responded to the fatal incident just after 11 P.M. on August 7 at Chestnut and Dearing Avenues.

Upon arrival, the responders located multiple passengers both inside and outside an overturned vehicle.

Unfortunately, one of the passengers, believed to be a man in their 20s, succumbed to his injuries.

Meanwhile, paramedics transported the other three victims to a hospital in moderate to critical conditions.

Afterwards, the Fresno officials arrested 19-year-old woman, Malakeh Jaber for DUI and other related charges.

Later on, authorities released Jaber after posting bond.


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