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Riverside Man Arrested in Suspected DUI Crash That Killed Pregnant Woman in Anaheim

Investigators cite suspected impairment, prompting prosecutors to consider pregnancy-related charges.

Overview

  • Police say Daniel Ramos, 24, of Riverside was booked on suspicion of felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter after a late-night collision at North Anaheim Boulevard and the SR-91 frontage road.
  • A preliminary investigation indicates an eastbound Lexus ran a red light and struck a southbound Toyota shortly after 12:10 a.m. Sunday.
  • Responders found a pregnant passenger in the Toyota who was pronounced dead at the scene, and her family later identified her as Bianca Esquivel.
  • The Toyota driver and two passengers from the Lexus were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to survive.
  • Anaheim police say the case remains active and request tips at 714-765-1900 or through Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS and occrimestoppers.org.