DUI Driver Kills 5 Year-Old Huntington Beach Child

May 16, 2011 - According to reports a 5 year-old child was killed Sunday when he was struck by a driver allegedly under the influence.

According to the California Highway Patrol the deadly accident occurred at approximately 5:40 p.m. in the 2500 block of Poplar Place in Montebello.

The 5 year-old Christian Martinez was struck and killed by a twenty-five year old driver, whose identity has not been released. Neighbors of the boy stated the 25 year-old lives on the street.

The child’s father was working on his truck at the time Christian Martinez was struck.
The California Highway Patrol stated the driver of the vehicle was issued a DUI and charges of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated are imminent. Clearly, "this is a case of negligence" says wrongful death attorney, Michael Ehline, of Ehine Law Firm Pc at 620 Newport Center Dr, Suite 1100 Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 891-0278.