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Two dead in Roanoke DUI crash
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Two people are dead, and another in critical condition, after a crash at the intersection of Cove Road and Dansbury Drive NW Friday night.
Police arrested Reynaldo Diovanis Hinojosa Mayan, saying the 48-year-old's Blood Alcohol Content was over twice the legal limit. He is charged with two counts of DUI Manslaughter and DUI.
RPD arrived at the scene around 11:40 p.m. They say Mayan's Jeep collided head-on with a Chevrolet, after Mayan crossed the double yellow line into oncoming traffic. The Chevrolet crossed lanes to avoid hitting the Jeep, but Mayan changed lanes again, resulting in the crash.
The Chevrolet's 19-year-old driver was minorly injured. A 17-year-old passenger was still in critical condition as of Saturday afternoon.
The front passenger, 19-year-old Amarani Amaya Gomez, died at the scene, according to police. The rear right passenger,18-year-old Mariangela Duenas, was taken to a local hospital where she died from her injuries.
Mayan had minor injuries.
RPD says they're consulting with the Commonwealth's Attorney to decide if there will be additional charges.
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