Fresno County, CA (June 14, 2025) – Police have identified the man killed in a single-vehicle DUI crash near Pine Flat Lake as 46‑year‑old Cristian Jaime.
Incident Details: Around 7:15 p.m. on Saturday evening, a GMC pickup driven by 40-year-old Luis Estanga of Fresno was heading south on Trimmer Springs Road near Lakeview Avenue when he lost control on a sweeping curve. The vehicle veered off the road, descended approximately 200 feet down an embankment, overturned several times, and came to rest against a tree. Jaime and three other passengers were extricated by rescue crews. Jaime was pronounced dead at the scene; the others sustained injuries abc30.comabc30.com+8abc30.com+8facebook.com+8.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: Investigators attribute the crash to excessive speed and alcohol impairment. Estanga has been arrested and faces charges of felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence . Crash reconstructionists will analyze speed data, curve geometry, and alcohol test results. The family of Cristian Jaime may pursue a wrongful death lawsuit, and injured passengers may seek compensation for medical costs and pain and suffering.
We send our deepest sympathies to Cristian Jaime’s family and loved ones.
Source: LA Weekly