Crime & Safety
Driver in Crash that Killed Cyclist Set To Be Arraigned
Authorities say Danae Miller was drunk and texting in the accident that killed cyclist Amine Britel.
A woman accused of driving drunk and causing the crash that killed a cyclist late last month is set to be arraigned April 4 on one felony count of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence while intoxicated.
Authorities say , 22, of Newport Coast also was texting on her cell phone at the time of the Feb. 21 accident, which killed 41-year-old , also of Newport Coast, who was riding his bike on San Joaquin Hills Road near Spy Glass Hill Road.
Miller drank alcohol at her place of employment, Zinc Cafe, before the crash, according to the district attorney's office. Following the accident, authorities say, Miller showed signs of intoxication, such as bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and odor of alcohol. Nearly two hours after the crash, the D.A.'s office says, Miller had a blood alcohol level of .10. The legal limit for drivers in California is .08.
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Britel, an athlete and businessman, died at the scene. If convicted, Miller faces up to 10 years in prison.
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