FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The man who pleaded guilty to causing a fiery crash that killed two people last year was sentenced Monday.

A Judge in Allen Superior Court sentenced Jose R. Perez Santos to 12 years in prison.

In July 2024, Santos was intoxicated and speeding more than 100 mph down Lafayette Street in south Fort Wayne when he crashed into a car, which then burst into flames.

Fernando Zavala Pizano, 29, and Mayra Vivar, 32, were identified as the husband and wife who died after the crash.

According to court documents in the case, investigators later confirmed Santos' blood-alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit.

Santos pleaded guilty to two counts of driving while intoxicated causing death, driving while intoxicated causing serious injury, and driving while suspe

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