Allegedly drunk driver charged with murder in hit-and-run deaths of sisters, ages 3 and 4

A San Bernardino man has been charged with murder after prosecutors say he ran a red light while driving under the influence and installed a T-belt in a vehicle. killing two little children in the car.

On Wednesday, 28-year-old Alexis Jose Garcia was charged with killing two sisters, 3-year-old Alinah and 4-year-old Neveah Flores, in a hit-and-run crash in Rialto Sunday night.

He faces seven felonies, including two counts of murder, two counts of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, one count of hit-and-run resulting in death and two counts of causing injury while driving under the influence, according to the report. San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office.

Prosecutors want the sentence increased for Garcia, who had a blood alcohol content of over 0.15%. The legal limit for drivers over 21 is 0.08%. He is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 27, and prosecutors have filed motions not to grant bail.

San Bernardino County Dist. “Here we are faced with yet another tragic DUI-related death that is completely preventable and stems from selfish and reckless behavior,” he said. Lawyer. Jason Anderson said in a statement. “There is no excuse for anyone getting behind the wheel drunk.”

Rialto Police Department officers responded to a traffic accident at Riverside and Walnut avenues Sunday at 11 p.m. Police say a speeding Dodge Ram ran a red light, hit a Honda Accord and crashed into a tow truck.

While both sisters died in the crash, one of them was thrown from the car and scattered toys and clothes across the intersection.

“These two little girls are supposed to write a letter to Santa, but instead their parents are left with the unthinkable task of writing their eulogy,” Anderson said.

Both parents, identified by friends as Valencia and Marky Flores, survived the crash and were transported to the hospital, police said.

Garcia, the driver of the Dodge, fled the scene and was spotted by Rialto police officers about a quarter-mile away, with the truck apparently disabled, authorities said. Police said there was a passenger in Garcia’s car at the time of the collision who was not injured.

A. GoFundMe It was launched to support the Flores family.

“Their father is currently undergoing surgery for a fractured femur and will not be able to work until he is fully healed,” organizer Ciara Yanez wrote. “We are asking for prayers and donations to help with any medical/funeral expenses for them and their two daughters.”

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