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Man Faces Vehicular Manslaughter in Fatal Street Racing Incident

By Neil Shous, Esq.

Erin Mua, a 21-year-old, has been charged with vehicular manslaughter in connection with a speed racing auto accident that killed Mua?s cousin, 25-year-old Lee Liu Chan. According to this ABC news report, the two cousins were on their way home from work when they decided to race each other along Alondra Boulevard in Norwalk. Chan was killed after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree and light pole. Apparently Chan had run a red light when another car turned in front of him. Both cars were reportedly traveling at more than 100 mph. Vehicular manslaughter is a serious crime that could have serious consequences. In this case officials say Mua invited his cousin Chan to a street race, which is why Mua is facing the vehicular manslaughter charge...continue to full post

Full post as published by California Criminal Defense Blog on January 27, 2009 (boomark / email).