A twice-convicted drunken driver who pleaded guilty to murder for an alcohol-fueled crash that killed two people on the Santa Ana (5) Freeway in Irvine in 2021 was given a life sentence Friday.

Jorge ErastoCruz, 37, of Lake Forest, was sentenced to 19 years and four months to life in prison. He was given credit for 1,371 days behind bars.

ErastoCruz pleaded guilty June 6 to two counts of second-degree murder, driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury and a count of DUI with a blood-alcohol level at 0.08% or higher causing injury, all felonies.

ErastoCruz was also charged with a misdemeanor count of driving on a suspended or revoked license due to DUI.

The defendant also admitted sentencing enhancements for great bodily injury while committing a felony.

At the time of the c

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