Suspect Arrested After DUI Crash Leaves One Dead NR24057dc

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department South Traffic detectives are investigating the circumstances of a fatal traffic collision involving a DUI driver.

On February 12, 2024, around 11:45 p.m., a Tesla Model 3 was traveling at a high rate of speed southbound Western Avenue when it ran the red light and collided with a Chevrolet Malibu traveling eastbound Century Boulevard.  The impact of the Tesla Model 3 projected the Chevrolet Malibu several yards causing fatal injuries to the driver who was the only occupant in the vehicle.

The victim, identified as 28-year-old Alfred Joseph Marvray IV, was pronounced deceased at scene. The 26-year-old Tesla driver was identified as, Destiney Baker, a resident of Hawthorne. She was booked for 187(A) PC – Murder at 77^th Jail and is being held on $2,000,000 bail (booking no. 6449712).

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Detective Michael Flannery, Serial No. 36629, or Detective Gerald Chavarria Serial No. 37560, South Traffic Division Detectives at 213-924-3621. During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be directed to the South Traffic Watch Commander at 323-421-2577 or contact 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). You can also email investigators at 36629@lapd.online. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.