A 21-year-old man wanted for vehicular manslaughter and DUI was arrested in Riverside after police spotted him riding his bicycle.

Hugo Alejandro Rico of Riverside was allegedly under the influence when he ran a red light in February and hit an SUV. A passenger in the backseat of the SUV died in the crash.

Vehicular manslaughter can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony in a Riverside DUI case, depending on the facts of the case. Either way, it’s an extremely serious charge that carries harsh repercussions.

If you’re facing a Riverside DUI / DWI charge, a skilled defense lawyer will do everything possible to ensure that your rights are protected. To learn more about aggressive defenses to drunk driving charges, please contact an experienced Riverside DUI attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm today at 1.800.384.5297 for a free consultation.

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