A 30-year-old Southern California man who had served as a Lyft driver was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of manslaughter in a vehicle in connection with the death of a 70-year-old passenger three months ago.
The driver Andy Fanfan was booked in Orange County, California, and the current bail is $10,000. people The report cited online prison records.
According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, police were arrested several months after the accident that killed California resident Margie Quibol in April.
A representative of the Tustin Police Department confirmed that the Lyft driver allegedly fell asleep behind the steering wheel and lost control of the vehicle at around 7 am on April 4 in Tustin, California. The car hit the light pole.
According to the police, the 70-year-old passenger was injured in a car accident and later died of his injuries.
The police said in a statement: “After extensive investigation by the Tustin Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team, it was determined that the driver, 30-year-old Andy Van Pham, caused the victim’s death due to negligent driving. statement.
Fan appeared in court for the first time on Friday. He pleaded not guilty to charges including manslaughter, possession of drug paraphernalia, providing false information to the police, and making unsafe turns or changing lanes. East Bay Times Report.
He is scheduled to return to court on August 9 to undergo a pre-trial hearing at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana.
After the incident, Lyft permanently cancelled Pham’s driver status. The company stated that it is cooperating with the authorities as the investigation into the April incident continues.
“We are heartbroken by this tragic event, and our hearts are with the driver’s family in this incredibly difficult time,” read Official statement Lyft from CBS News Sharing.
Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images of Lyft
