Overview
- Luis Adrian Morales-Pacheco, 13, was struck and killed Tuesday while walking to Niguel Hills Middle School with his older brother, who was not injured.
- Witnesses directed deputies to 59-year-old Bradley Gene Funk about two to three miles from the scene; investigators say his truck had hopped the curb and was later found missing a tire.
- Funk was booked on suspicion of second-degree murder, felony DUI and felony hit-and-run after authorities said he was driving under the influence.
- Records show Funk had two prior DUI convictions and was on a five-year probation term; officials say he was also arrested in a separate DUI case three days before the crash.
- Funk is due in court Thursday for proceedings that include a probation matter, as students and residents mourn the boy’s death and the school offers counseling support.