Drunk Driver Kills Brother and Injurs Nephew

Felix Jacobo Brito, 37, of Costa Mesa was driving drunk at high speed with his 47-year-old brother, Felipe Brito, was in the front passenger seat and his 27-year-old nephew, John Andrade, was in the back. Trying to fly past another vehicle, he rode up on the curb and hit a light pole and palm tree.

Felix Brito after being arrested.

The crash killed his brother and injuring his nephew. Filipe was pronounced dead at the scene, and John was taken to a local hospital, where he was treated for several broken ribs and other injuries

Brito has been charged with one felony count of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated with gross negligence, one felony count of driving under the influence, causing bodily injury, and a misdemeanor count of driving a motor vehicle without a valid license. He's being held on $100,000 bail.

If convicted, Brito faces up to 7 years in jail.



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