Overview

• The Napa County coroner identified all six victims as Mexican nationals from the Stockton area who were traveling for vineyard work.
• Norberto Celerino, 53, faces six counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, murder-related charges, and DUI causing injury, with multiple special allegations that could increase penalties.
• CHP reports the Toyota Sienna veered off Pope Valley Road shortly before 6 p.m. on Sept. 7 and struck a tree, killing six passengers, while the driver and one passenger were airlifted with major injuries.
• A CHP investigation states Celerino admitted drinking before the crash, with officers noting an alcohol odor and slow, slurred speech.
• Prosecutors and records cite prior DUI convictions in 2020 and 2024, a suspended license, and active probation at the time; families are mourning and fundraising as the case proceeds.