California Man Charged After Fatal Crash During High-Speed Chase Over Stolen Legos

Anthony Hanzal, 43, faces multiple felony charges, including vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, after a police pursuit ended in the death of a 67-year-old woman.

• Anthony Michael Hanzal, 43, allegedly stole a box of Legos from a Fullerton grocery store on December 18, prompting a police pursuit.
• Authorities say Hanzal, under the influence of drugs, led officers on a high-speed chase through multiple Orange County cities, reaching speeds of 90 mph.
• The pursuit ended when Hanzal ran a red light in La Palma and collided with another vehicle, killing 67-year-old Marianne Mildred Casey instantly.
• The crash caused further damage and injuries as the impact pushed both vehicles into other cars, according to prosecutors.
• Hanzal, described as a repeat offender, faces up to 26 years and four months in prison if convicted of all charges, including gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and evading a peace officer causing death.

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