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Mother Demands Justice After Son Killed by Alleged Drunk Driver

FOX 11 Los AngelesJuly 7, 20252 min1,697 views
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Tragic Hit-and-Run

  • πŸ’” 18-year-old Mark Rosales was killed nearly a year ago while walking with a friend in San Bernardino.
  • πŸš— He was struck by a driver who was allegedly under the influence of meth.

Mother's Fight for Justice

  • ✊ Mark's mother, Angelina Rosales, is actively seeking justice and accountability for her son's death.
  • πŸ—£οΈ She expresses frustration that her family cannot grieve properly due to the ongoing fight for accountability.

Allegations of Poor Investigation

  • πŸ” The Rosales family claims the San Bernardino Police Department conducted a poor investigation.
  • πŸ“ They allege that officers failed to perform a field sobriety test at the scene, despite noting signs of drug influence in the police report.
  • πŸ§ͺ A blood test conducted two hours after the incident showed the driver tested positive for meth.

District Attorney's Decision

  • βš–οΈ Despite the positive meth test, the San Bernardino District Attorney has not filed felony charges against the driver.
  • πŸ˜” Angelina Rosales finds this decision deeply disappointing, especially in a case involving a loss of life.

Advocate's Plea

  • πŸ“£ Retired LAPD detective and victim's advocate Moses Castillo is urging the DA to file at least a misdemeanor charge.
  • ⚠️ Castillo emphasizes that a misdemeanor charge would hold the driver accountable and serve as a formal warning against future offenses, potentially leading to homicide charges if another life is lost.

Driver's History and Family's Plea

  • πŸ“œ The female driver reportedly has a criminal history involving drug use and possession for sale.
  • πŸ™ Angelina Rosales implores the DA to do their job and bring justice for her son, acknowledging that it won't bring closure but is necessary.
  • 🎀 Fox 11 News has reached out to the San Bernardino District Attorney and Police Department but has not yet received a response.
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