Felony murder and DUI charges filed in September 5 crash on Highway 246
Caleb Nguyen
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEY-T) – Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch announced DUI and felony murder charges against Jesus Moises Martinez Chavira for his role in a fatal September 5 crash.
The 46-year-old drove under the influence of alcohol after a crash on Highway 246 on the date above, and his bail is set at $2 million, according to the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the case, and a preliminary hearing is set for Dec. 1 later this year, according to the SBCDAO.