Reports differed on the suspect’s surname and booking allegations. MyNewsLA identified him as Jose Angel Campos Andrade, 30, and reported he was booked at Robert Presley Jail on suspicion of hit-and-run resulting in death and felony DUI. The Press-Enterprise gave his name as Jose Angel Camps Andrade and reported that the jail log listed suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, fleeing an accident scene, driving under the influence causing great bodily injury, and driving without a license. The newspaper also reported bail was set at $60,000.
Police said the driver left the scene and was later found near Adams Street and Arlington Avenue. MyNewsLA attributed the information to Detective Steve Espinosa; The Press-Enterprise reported that Sgt. Steven Espinosa placed the detention about a half-mile from the crash site. Both outlets reported that officers observed indications of alcohol intoxication when they contacted the driver.
The crash occurred shortly before 3 a.m. Thursday at Adams Street and California Avenue in Riverside, according to MyNewsLA. The outlet reported that 72-year-old Corona resident Michelle Hunt was driving her sedan through the intersection when the other driver struck her car. The Press-Enterprise reported that information about how the collision occurred was not available.
Hunt was taken to Riverside Community Hospital in grave condition and died at 7:25 a.m., according to the Riverside County Coroner’s Office, as reported by The Press-Enterprise. MyNewsLA reported that she died four hours after reaching the hospital. MyNewsLA also reported that the case was expected to be submitted to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office for review the following Monday unless the suspect posted bond over the weekend.
