The People v. Loera CA2/8

FACTS

The Collision On October 5, 2009, Alberto Perez lived at the corner of Alfred Place and Jefferson Boulevard in the city of Montebello. Upon returning home and pulling into his driveway, Perez saw Norma Lambo-Plascencia, his neighbor of five years, walking her dog and using a walker. Perez proceeded to park his car in his garage and closed the garage door. After entering his house, Perez heard a loud sound coming from Jefferson Boulevard. He went outside and saw Plascencia‟s dog lying motionless in the street. Mr. Perez also noticed a shoe, a bag, and a cell phone, which led him to Plascencia‟s body. He called 911, checked for a pulse, and was unable to find one. The coroner reported that Plascencia had many injuries, including several broken bones, multiple skin abrasions, and internal lacerations. Plascencia died at the scene from “multiple traumatic injuries” including “rapidly fatal” lacerations to the heart and aorta. Arthur Alvarez lived at the intersection of Yorktown Avenue and Sonora Street, about 600 feet from the intersection of Alfred Place and Jefferson Boulevard. Alvarez knew Plascencia and knew that she had a small dog and used a blue/black lightweight walker.…