Driver Identified in Fatal Laguna Niguel Crash

Authorities of the Orange County coroner's office have identified the man who died early Saturday when his Honda Civic struck the center median at Golden Lantern and Sardina Lane in Laguna Niguel as Alain Urias Flores, 23, of San Juan Capistrano.

Flores, born March 9, 1988, was the only occupant of the vehicle, and was traveling at a high rate of speed about 2:30 a.m., authorities said. Golden Lantern remained shut down until 8:30 a.m. on Saturday

The cause of the crash is under investigation and a toxicology report could take up to 12 weeks, authorities said Monday afternoon.

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