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Man In His 70s Killed In DUI Crash; 22-Year-Old Arrested: Police

The crash happened at the intersection of El Toro Road and Via Ridgeline Road in Lake Forest, police said.

LAKE FOREST, CA — A man in his 70s died Thursday after a DUI crash in Lake Forest, police said.

The crash happened on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 9:39 p.m., when Orange County firefighters responded to the intersection of El Toro Road and Via Ridgeline Road in Lake Forest.

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Upon arrival, firefighters found an adult man in his 70s dead at the scene. His name was not released.

The driver of the other vehicle, 22-year-old Joel Obed MendezCamargo, of Lake Forest, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

He was booked into Orange County Jail for charges related to gross vehicular manslaughter.

Anyone with additional information that may assist in the investigation can contact MAIT at (949) 425-1860 or anonymous tips can be submitted to Orange County Crime Stoppers at (855) TIP-OCCS or www.ocsheriff.gov/occrimestoppers.

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