Police arrested a 24-year-old DUI suspect from Riverside in connection with an early morning traffic collision that killed a pregnant woman in Anaheim.
The Anaheim Police Department, along with Anaheim Fire and Rescue personnel, responded to reports of an injury traffic collision at the intersection of North Anaheim Boulevard and State Route 91 about 12:10 a.m.
Sunday, according to APD Sgt. Eric Anderson.
A preliminary investigation indicated a Toyota four-door sedan was southbound on North Anaheim Boulevard and entered the intersection when it was struck by an eastbound Lexus sedan that ran a red light on the SR-91 freeway frontage road, Anderson said.
Responders found a pregnant female passenger trapped inside the Toyota upon arrival. Despite lifesaving efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene, Anderson said. An estimate of her age was not provided, nor how far along in her pregnancy she was.
The Toyota driver and two Lexus passengers were transported to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, he said. A description of those people was not provided.
Daniel Ramos, 24, of Riverside had been at the wheel of the Lexus and “exhibited objective signs and symptoms of impairment,” Anderson said.
Ramos was taken into custody at the scene and later booked into the Anaheim Detention Facility for felony driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter. Due to the victim being pregnant, additional charges may be considered pending the outcome of the investigation.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has information related to it was encouraged to call the Anaheim Police Department at 714-765-1900. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS or online at occrimestoppers.org.
