Martinez, CA : 1 child killed, another injured in suspected DUI crash in Martinez on Sunday, 17th December 2023 12/17/2023

One child was killed and another suffered life-threatening injuries when the vehicle in which they traveled left the roadway early Sunday morning near Martinez and struck a tree.

CHP said it was advised at 12:06 a.m. of a solo crash on westbound Highway 4, near Morello Avenue.

A grey Honda CR-V occupied by an adult driver and two children left the roadway and hit a tree. The driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported to the hospital. An 11-year-old passenger sustained major, life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital.

A 5-year-old passenger, later identified as De'arri Shula, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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