20-year-old Reyes Miranda has entered a "not guilty" plea to charges stemming from a suspected DUI accident last week.
Miranda was the driver of a Ford Mustang that crashed into a bus stop in the North County area of San Diego. His passenger, Gerardo Chacon, was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown from the vehicle. Chacon, a 17-year-old student at a local high school, died on site.
Exact details on how the two young men knew each other and what they were doing that evening are not clear. Miranda has been in trouble with the law in the past, while Chacon has been remembered fondly and is sorely missed in the community. These facts have lead to a someone "one-sided" report of the events from that night.
The accident occurred around 2AM on Sunday. Miranda was also severely injured. He wore a hospital gown and a back brace to the trial, which he also attended in a wheelchair. At least members of Miranda's family were there for support, but reports indicated Chacon's family was not present at the trial. Chacon's family and friends did hold a roadside memorial last week at the scene of the accident.
Initial bond was set at $200,000. Miranda faces vehicular homicide and other DUI-related offenses which may be punishable with up to 6 years in prison. He is set to attend a status hearing in early December. His official hearing is scheduled for January 11.
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