Ali Fakhreddine Arrested for DUI, Hit-and-Run Following Fatal Pedestrian Accident [Costa Mesa, CA]

Ali Fakhreddine Detained for DUI, Hit-and-Run in Deadly Pedestrian Accident on Irvine Avenue at Mesa Drive

 
COSTA MESA, CA (September 8, 2020) — A woman and her dog died Sunday after being struck by a DUI, hit-and-run driver on Irvine Avenue at Mesa Drive.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal event happened around 6:34 a.m.
 
The unidentified woman and her dog were reportedly in a marked crosswalk when 31-year-old Ali Zohair Fakhreddine struck them.
 
Officers believe Fakhreddine was inebriated at the time his Hyundai drove southbound through a red traffic light before striking the woman.
 
Fakhreddine failed to provide aid and left the scene shortly thereafter.
 
However, three hours later, Riverside police officers informed California Highway Patrol that a team had already detained Fakhreddine of Riverside. They added that his 2014 Hyundai had fresh damage to the right-front side.
 
Moments later, CHP officers arrested him on suspicion of DUI and hit-and-run.
 
However, if anyone has additional knowledge regarding this accident, please contact Officer J. Patterson with the Santa Ana CHP office at 714-567-6000.

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