Crime & Safety
Woman Killed, DUI Suspect Arrested In Crash Near Gilroy
Both vehicles went off the road, where they came to a stop. The woman in the Toyota died at the scene. Her name hasn't been released.
By Victoria Franco, Bay City News Foundation
GILROY, CA — A 23-year-old man suspected of driving under the influence was arrested after a crash that killed a 26-year-old Castroville woman near Gilroy on Sunday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
Joseph Feghhi, of Prunedale, was driving a 2016 Chevrolet southbound on U.S. Highway 101, south of San Martin Avenue, when his vehicle collided with a 2004 Toyota shortly before 3 a.m., according to the CHP.
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Both vehicles went off the road, where they came to a stop. The woman in the Toyota died at the scene. She was lated identified as Castroville resident Vanessa Arellano.
Feghhi was arrested on suspicion of DUI, the CHP said.
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Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact Officer Stewart at (408) 848-2324.
A GoFundMe page has been set up for Arellano's family.
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