"Norberto Celerino, 53, had been prosecuted multiple times for DUI charges in San Joaquin County, according to Erin Haight, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office. In October 2024, Celerino pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of driving with a high blood alcohol content and having a prior DUI conviction, Haight confirmed."
"Celerino is facing charges of murder, felony DUI and causing injury while intoxicated after the minivan he was allegedly driving crashed into a tree on Sunday. Six people in the vehicle were declared dead at the scene, and another passenger was airlifted from the scene to a hospital for treatment, according to CHP Sgt. Andrew Barclay."
"The San Francisco Chronicle reported that Celerino was also driving with a suspended license at the time of the fatal crash."
Norberto Celerino, 53, had multiple prior DUI prosecutions in San Joaquin County and pleaded guilty in October 2024 to a misdemeanor for driving with a high blood alcohol content and having a prior DUI conviction. His probation related to the 2024 DUI was reinstated earlier this month after an arrest on domestic violence charges. He faces charges of murder, felony DUI and causing injury while intoxicated after the minivan he allegedly drove crashed into a tree on Sunday. Six people in the vehicle were declared dead at the scene and another passenger was airlifted to a hospital. He was reportedly driving with a suspended license at the time.
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