The driver, Brandy Teague (10-27-83) of San Diego was later arrested and booked into Las Colinas Women’s Detention Facility on several charges, including Gross Vehicular Manslaughter, Felony Child Endangerment, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Driving While Under the Influence of Drugs. Teague was also cited for driving on a suspended license.

According to Sergeant Jessica Vanderhoof 0n Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 1:56 A.M. the Coachella Police Department responded to the area of Tripoli Way and Avenue 52 regarding a silver-colored Toyota Camry that collided into a utility pole. Witnesses observed the driver fleeing the scene of the collision. The suspect, Hernan Bustamante, age 22, of Coachella was determined to have been driving the Toyota at the time of the collision and located in front of a nearby residence attempting to hide from officers. Bustamante was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and hit and run. Bustamante was taken to a local area hospital for a precaution prior to being booked into the Riverside County jail in Indio.