27-Year-Old Driver Arrested after Rear-End Ambulance Collision near 7th Street
LONG BEACH, CA (November 10, 2023) – In the early hours of Sunday, a fatal incident unfolded on the 710 Freeway near 7th Street. A collision caused by a 2018 Honda Civic, driven by 27-year-old Christian Castillas, resulted in the tragic death of a female passenger.
Castillas sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital, while the identity of the deceased has yet to be disclosed by authorities.
Castillas faces charges for driving under the influence, leading to fatal consequences, and his bail is currently set at $100,000. The area was briefly closed off for cleanup and initial procedures, with further details to be revealed to the public as they become available.
The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of the deceased victim. May you find comfort and strength during this devastating time.
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