As reported by WWLT-TV, Crochet and Oncale were driving with two other people in the car with them when Flores-Cordova crossed over the centerline of the highway in a Jeep at approximately 1:00 a.m. and collided with their vehicle.
According to KATC, Flores-Cordova wasn't wearing a seatbelt and was unharmed, however, both Oncale and Crochet were wearing their seatbelts. Crochet suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene, while Oncale was transported to an area hospital and later succumbed to his injuries.
The two other passengers were moderately injured and were hospitalized as well. Both of the surviving passengers were in stable condition as of this report.
Flores-Cordova was determined to be impaired and was placed under arrest. He was reportedly booked for two counts of vehicular homicide, two counts of first-degree vehicular negligent injuring, DWI first offense, open alcoholic container in vehicle, driving left of center, no driver’s license, and no seatbelt the outlet reported.
