DUI Charges Filed In Last Weeks Albany Crash That Killed 40-Year-Old Delivery Driver

A three-vehicle collision in Albany resulted in the death of Daniel Alejandro Oliva Morales, a 40-year-old delivery driver, and DUI charges against 34-year-old Emmanuel Gonzalez Mendoza for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. The California Highway Patrol revealed that Mendoza was under the influence when his Toyota Camry struck Morales’s Hyundai Elantra, causing it to tumble off an overpass. At the time of the accident, Morales was en route to his early morning shift as an Amazon delivery driver. His wife, Erika Aguirre, stated that he was a dedicated father and would never drink or use drugs. The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that Mendoza had an excessive amount of alcohol in his system at the time of the crash.

Morales was remembered as a kind soul, and his family has created a GoFundMe to assist with funeral costs and support for his children. This incident highlights the dangers of impaired driving and its devastating impact on families. The community mourns the loss of Morales, whose life was cut short by a senseless act.