Authorities on Friday arrested Serene Francie Rosenberg, 48,
who has three prior convictions for their alleged part in a DUI crash that left
an 88-year-old man in Dana Point.
The crash, which involved a Land Rover SUV and a Ford
Transit van, happened around 6:15 p.m. at Golden Lantern and Stonehill Drive,
according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
"The Land Rover was traveling westbound on Stonehill
Drive and turned left against a red arrow signal in front of the Ford Transit
van traveling eastbound on Stonehill Drive," deputies said.
Paramedics declared a passenger inside of the van dead at
the scene. They have been identified as Melvin Joseph Weibel, of Dana Point. He
was 88 years old.
"Mel has been an incredible friend," neighbor
Christine Caudill-Goodhue said. "He's an amazing neighbor. He was so
caring."
The driver of the van was rushed to the hospital for serious
but non-life-threatening injuries, deputies said.
The driver of the Land Rover, identified as 48-year-old Dana
Point resident Serene Francie Rosenberg, was arrested on suspicion of driving
under the influence with three prior convictions. They were booked for murder
and DUI causing injury, OCSD said.
"I was heartbroken when I heard the news about this
accident and this tragic death," Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris said.
"I'm appalled to hear that this is the fourth time that this woman has
gotten behind the wheel and sa
No further information was provided and anyone who may know
more is urged to contact investigators at (949) 425-1860.
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