1-Month Old Baby Dies in Tulare County DUI Crash
TULARE COUNTY, CA (October 2, 2024) — A tragic DUI-related collision in Tulare County, California, claimed the life of a 1-month-old baby girl on Monday afternoon. The crash occurred on Highway 198 when 24-year-old Johnathon Reyes of Visalia, driving a Kia Optima, crossed into oncoming traffic while attempting to pass another vehicle.
Reyes collided head-on with a Freightliner truck as he tried to maneuver back into the westbound lane. He, along with 25-year-old passenger Jessie Guerrero and the infant, were rushed to a nearby hospital. While both adults sustained major injuries, the baby was pronounced dead shortly after their arrival.
California Highway Patrol confirmed that Reyes was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the Tulare County DUI crash and has been arrested. It was noted that all parties involved were either wearing seatbelts or secured in child restraint seats.
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