Eric Arakelyan Arrested in Fatal Accident on 73 Toll Road [Newport Beach, CA]

Police Arrest Eric Arakelyan after Deadly Accident on 73 Toll Road near Jamboree Road

 
NEWPORT BEACH, CA (June 17, 2021) – One person died and Eric Arakelyan was arrested after a traffic accident on 73 Toll Road, June 15.
 
The accident happened around 3:55 p.m. on Tuesday near Jamboree Road. According to the California Highway Patrol, the 19-year-old suspect from Glendale was driving a white 2020 BMW 540i at a high rate of speed when he rear-ended a red 1959 Jaguar XK150.
 
The impact caused the driver of the vintage sports car to lose control and travel onto an embankment. The coupe then struck a highway road sign and rolled over several times.
 
As a result of the crash, the Jaguar’s driver suffered traumatic injuries and died at the scene. His identity was withheld pending next of kin notification.
 
The BMW slammed into a concrete center divider and Arakelyan sustained minor injuries.
 
Police arrested Arakelyan on suspicion of causing the fatal crash.
 
Investigators do not believe alcohol was a factor in the crash, but excessive speed. An investigation is ongoing.

We would like to express our deepest condolences to the bereaved family and friends of the victim during this difficult time.

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