OC man accused of killing 12-year-old on way to school had prior DUI convention: officials

The Brief

  • A 12-year-old boy was fatally struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash this morning in Dana Point, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
  • The incident occurred around 8:20 a.m. at Dana Point Harbor Drive and Park Lantern; the boy later died at a hospital.
  • Deputies arrested the 59-year-old local resident driver nearby on suspicion of hit-and-run and driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs.

DANA POINT, Calif. A 12-year-old boy is dead after he was struck by a vehicle while waiting at a crosswalk in Dana Point on Tuesday morning.

What we know:

According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred around 8:20 a.m. at the intersection of Dana Point Harbor Drive and Park Lantern.

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