Teen driver accused of causing fatal Durham crash while driving under the influence, according to police
A tragic crash occurred in Durham over the weekend resulting in the death of a young man. Durham Police reported that the incident took place early Saturday morning on North Carolina Highway 147. The collision involved a Chevrolet Suburban SUV and a Ford F-150 pickup truck. The SUV, driven by 19-year-old Samuel Salinas-Salinas, was speeding and collided with the pickup truck, eventually causing it to overturn. One of the passengers, 18-year-old Josh Aldolfo Rodriguez-Higinio, was thrown from the SUV and later succumbed to his injuries at Duke Medical Center. Salinas-Salinas has been charged with multiple offenses, including felony death by motor vehicle. Authorities urge anyone with relevant details about the crash to reach out to Investigator J.W. Lanier at 919-560-4935, ext. 29447.
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