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Grieving Sister Seeks Justice After DUI Crash
16 Sep
Summary
- 19-year-old Arianna Perez died in a suspected DUI crash.
- The accused driver, Ricardo Arceo-Tapia, had a prior DUI conviction.
- Perez was not wearing a seatbelt when the vehicle plunged off a cliff.
The family of 19-year-old Arianna Perez is mourning her loss after she died in a suspected DUI-related vehicle crash near Shaver Lake. The incident occurred when the vehicle, driven by 32-year-old Ricardo Arceo-Tapia, veered off Highway 168, plunging nearly 60 feet down a cliff. Perez, a passenger, was not wearing a seatbelt and tragically passed away at the scene.
Perez's sister, Amiryes, shared her deep sorrow, emphasizing that her sister's life was cut short before experiencing significant milestones. Loved ones remember Arianna as an adventurous, caring individual full of life, who cherished exploring and collecting sand dollars. Her boyfriend, David Jimenez, also recounted the devastating moment he learned of her death.
Investigators believe Arceo-Tapia was under the influence at the time of the crash. Court documents revealed he was on probation for a separate DUI conviction received less than a month prior. Arceo-Tapia's arraignment has been postponed for a week as he obtains private legal counsel. Perez's family is focused on seeking accountability and justice for Arianna.
