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19-year-old to face criminal charges after losing control of car at Torrey Pines State Beach

Authorities responded to a suspected DUI incident after a car drove off the road and landed on the beach. The 19-year-old man was traveling at a high speed when he lost control of the vehicle between beach towers 4 and 5. The vehicle collided with a guardrail and rolled onto the beach. 

First responders found the car in a rocky embankment and had to free three of the teens from the car. They were taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital with a range of trauma. 

The young driver left the accident with minor injuries, and it is still unclear whether alcohol played a factor. He will be facing criminal charges following the incident. 

The only teen that has been identified is Joshua Manzanares, 19. Manzanares and another passenger were ejected from the vehicle after the driver lost control. He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The identity of the other deceased passenger has not been released. 

What to do if you have been injured in a car accident in California 

Car accidents are tragic and can leave an individual with substantial medical bills, lost wages, or even a lost loved one. It is critical to be aware of your legal rights and entitlements if you or someone you know has been injured in an accident. 

Getting in contact with an attorney can help you get the compensation you or your family deserves. The Accident Injury Legal Center can help you talk to an attorney that is qualified for your case. 

Call the Accident Injury Legal Center at 1-866-255-4870. 

Resources 

City News Service. (2022, April 27). 2 teens killed, 2 seriously injured in speeding dui crash at Torrey Pines Beach. Times of San Diego. Retrieved April 28, 2022, from https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2022/04/26/2-teens-killed-2-seriously-injured-in-speeding-dui-crash-at-torrey-pines-beach/ 

Sklar, D. L. (2022, April 28). Teen who died in double-fatal car crash in Torrey Pines Area ID’d. Times of San Diego. Retrieved April 28, 2022, from https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2022/04/27/teen-who-died-in-double-fatal-car-crash-in-torrey-pines-area-idd/ 

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