07.25.2022 | 7:00 PM | ORANGE – A suspected DUI driver without a license was arrested following a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on a sidewalk, police announced Monday.
Jose Antonio Cisnerros Segura, 45, of Anaheim, was arrested following the July 23rd crash that claimed the life of 64-year-old Gary Tripe, an unhoused individual, who was sitting on a sidewalk in the 100 block of North Feldner Road, near West Chapman Avenue, around 8:23 PM.
Segura, who was driving a 1966 GMC pickup truck, fled from the fatal crash and was located by officers a short time later in the 200 block of North Donneybrooke Street. Police say Segura displayed “objective symptoms of intoxication” and was subsequently charged with gross vehicular manslaughter, felony hit-and-run, DUI causing death, and driving without a license.
Jail records indicate Segura is being held in lieu of $100,000 bail. His occupation was listed as “mechanic” and he is expected to appear it the Central Jail Court for his next appearance on July 26.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at (714) 744-7451.
Anonymous tips can be submitted through the Orange County Crime Stoppers by calling (855) TIP-OCCS or by visiting their website at www.occrimestoppers.org.