CHP Believes Alcohol was Involved in Fatal Car Crash

Chrissie Cole

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A fiery car crash yesterday morning on Interstate 8 claimed the life of one passenger and officials believe alcohol was a factor.

The driver of a 2000 Ford Taurus was driving recklessly just after midnight, trying to pass another vehicle by driving in the center line. He lost control of the vehicle when the tires hit the dirt causing him to swerve across the highway striking a BMW, according to California Highway Patrol.

The impact of the crash sent the Taurus down an embankment and into the backyard of a home, before catching on fire.

The passenger, who was killed in the crash, was a 25-year-old man, of Katy, Texas, according to the Medical Examiner.

The driver, who was wearing a seat belt, was taken to a hospital and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter.

No one in the BMW was injured.