RV Driver to Face Serious Felony Charges After Striking Boys Riding E-Scooter

The 46-year-old man who was allegedly driving under the influence and fatally striking a 9-year-old boy with a recreational vehicle in Koreatown last week is facing multiple felony charges, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

The crash occurred just before 9:30 p.m. on Thursday near the intersection of South New Hampshire Avenue and 4th Street, where brothers Nadir and Carlos Gavarrete were riding together on an electric scooter. Authorities say the RV turned into their path, hitting both children.

Nadir Gavarrete, the younger of the two, was pronounced dead at the scene. His 19-year-old brother Carlos was transported to the hospital with serious injuries and remains in stable condition.

The drive

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