People v. Cifuentes CA1/3

Filed 5/25/22 P. v. Cifuentes CA1/

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

FIRST APPELLATE DISTRICT

DIVISION THREE

THE PEOPLE,

Plaintiff and Respondent,

A163104

v. JOEL CIFUENTES, (Contra Costa County Case No. 52000602) Defendant and Appellant.

On November 15, 2019, Cifuentes ran a red light at an intersection and struck a sedan carrying three passengers: Anthony J., Daniela Z., and their three-month old son. Anthony and Daniela were injured and taken to the hospital, and their car suffered major damage. Cifuentes left the scene. He was found in a nearby creek with red eyes and smelling of alcohol. At the police station, Cifuentes took two breathalyzer tests. The tests indicated he had a 0.16 blood alcohol content and had been driving while impaired. In addition, he was…