Overview
- The collision occurred around 11:15 p.m. Friday at Newhall Ranch Road and Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita.
- Genry and Patty Ortiz were killed while driving home from church, and their 25-year-old daughter, Erin, remains hospitalized with severe, life-altering injuries.
- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested the 17-year-old on suspicion of felony DUI and manslaughter after conducting a breathalyzer test.
- The suspect’s name has not been released because he is a minor, and investigators say he has a valid California license with no prior traffic record.
- The teen is being held at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey, and a GoFundMe has been launched to help cover funeral costs and Erin’s medical care.