Riverside Man Accused of Driving Drunk, Causing Collision That Resulted in Death of Pregnant Woman
ANAHEIM, CA — “Anaheim Police officers have arrested Daniel Ramos, a 24-year-old resident of Riverside, on suspicion of felony driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter in connection with a fatal traffic collision that occurred early Sunday morning.
On January 25, 2026, at approximately 12:09 a.m., Anaheim Police officers and Anaheim Fire & Rescue personnel responded to the intersection of North Anaheim Boulevard and the SR-91 freeway frontage road regarding an injury traffic collision. Upon arrival, responders discovered a pregnant female passenger trapped inside a light-colored Toyota four-door sedan. Despite life-saving efforts, the passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The other vehicle involved in the collision was a dark-colored Lexus sedan. The driver of that vehicle, Daniel Ramos, exhibited objective signs and symptoms of impairment and was taken into custody at the scene. The driver of the Toyota and two passengers from the Lexus were transported to local trauma centers with non-life-threatening injuries.
Preliminary investigation indicates the Toyota was traveling southbound on North Anaheim Boulevard and entered the intersection when it was struck by the Lexus, which was traveling eastbound on the SR-91 freeway frontage road and failed to stop for a red traffic signal.
Mr. Ramos was later booked into the Anaheim Detention Facility for felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter. Due to the victim being pregnant, additional charges may be considered pending the outcome of the investigation.
No additional details, including the victim’s identity are being released at this time. Anaheim Police Department Traffic Investigators are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this collision. All criminal charges will be presented to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office for review and filing consideration.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Anaheim Police Department at (714) 765-1900. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Orange County Crime Stoppers at (855) TIP-OCCS or online at occrimestoppers.org.”
