Jose Guizar Jr. Arrested after Fatal DUI Crash on Walnut Avenue [Winton, CA]

One Killed, One Arrested in Fatal DUI Crash on Walnut Avenue in Winton

 
WINTON, CA (December 3, 2020) – Police arrested Jose Guizar Jr. after a fatal DUI crash on Walnut Avenue on Sunday evening.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened near Central Avenue at approximately 9:00 PM.
 
Based on a report, the 23-year-old Winton man was driving a 2008 Lexus IS 350 eastbound on Walnut when he lost control of the vehicle. Subsequently, he crossed onto the path of oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a westbound 2001 Honda Civic. As a result, the engine compartment of the Honda caught fire in the incident.
 
Emergency crews confirmed that the driver of the Honda died at the scene. Authorities only identified him as a 33-year-old Atwater man. In addition, a passenger of the Honda, Candice McCarty, 34, of Winton, suffered major injuries. Passersby pulled her out of the vehicle and an ambulance took her to a hospital.
 
Later on, officials arrested Guizar Jr. on suspicion of felony DUI. However, the crash remains under investigation.

To the family and friends of the victim, we would like to express our deepest condolences during this painful time.

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