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CHP Investigates Possible DUI After Deadly Wrong-Way Crash on 215 in Riverside

The coroner identified the victim as 32-year-old Raulder Sotelo of Riverside.

Overview

  • CHP received reports around 12:15–12:20 a.m. of a silver Mitsubishi Galant traveling north in the southbound lanes near Cactus Avenue.
  • The Mitsubishi narrowly avoided several vehicles before a head-on collision near Central Avenue with a silver Toyota Camry.
  • Raulder Sotelo was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Riverside County Coroner.
  • The wrong-way driver, a 20-year-old Moreno Valley resident, sustained major injuries and was hospitalized.
  • Investigators say alcohol or drugs appear to be a factor and urge witnesses to contact CHP Investigator Macias at (951) 324-7210.