NC: Authorities: Driver accused in fatal Wake Co. wrong-way crash is in country illeg
Authorities: Driver accused in fatal Wake Co. wrong-way crash is in country illegally
By Gloria Rodriguez
Updated 1 hr 40 mins ago
WAKE COUNTY (WTVD) --
A man is behind bars after police said he drove the wrong way down a dual lane highway while intoxicated and hit another car, killing a man and injuring a woman Sunday.
The case is now attracting the attention of immigration officials because troopers with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said the driver was in the country illegally.
Court documents state 28-year-old Jesus Alvarado-Velez was arrested on Knightdale Road and Old Milburnie Road.
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He faces charges of felony serious injury by vehicle, driving while impaired, and driving the wrong way on a two-lane street.
The female victim, 44-year-old Lakeatia Daniels-Owens, suffered life-threatening injuries. She was taken to WakeMed where she's listed in critical condition.
The deceased has been identified as her husband, 44-year-old Leroy Owens.
Officials said there's now an ICE detainer on Alvarado-Velez.
He is due in court Monday morning.
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Troopers: Man faces new charge in wrong-way death crash on Wake County road
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Jesus Alvarado-Velez (Credit: CCBI)
Monday, April 09, 2018 06:27PM
WAKE COUNTY (WTVD) -- The man accused of killing a man and critically injuring a woman after driving the wrong way down a dual lane highway while intoxicated is now facing a new charge - felony death by vehicle.
On Sunday, 28-year-old Jesus Alvarado-Velez was arrested on Knightdale Road and Old Milburnie Road after the incident.
He faces charges of felony serious injury by vehicle, driving while impaired, driving the wrong way on a two-lane street, and felony death by motor vehicle.
Troopers said the crash killed 44-year-old Leroy Owens and sent his wife, 44-year-old Lakeatia Daniels-Owens, to WakeMed with life-threatening injuries
The case is also attracting the attention of immigration officials because troopers with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said the driver was in the country illegally.
In court Monday, Leroy's sister, Theresa, and Lakeatia's aunt Renee, spoke.
"He took my brother away from here. He didn't have a chance when that guy hit him because he was able to drink and drive and just slam into them. It's just so unfair. My father has to grow up without a son now and I have to grow up without a brother. It is terrible what has happened here. And Lakeatia just fighting for her life. And I don't even think she is aware of what is going on right now."
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