Man who killed 3 Californian passengers who were sentenced to 26 years

A man from Los Angeles, who killed two sisters from Orange County and her friend from childhood in a high -speed accident in 2023, was sentenced to 26 years in prison on Monday, May 5th.

The 34 -year -old Gregory Black accepted a plea deal, which he includes 18 years in prison for violating probation and eight years because of three crimes from Vehicle -Totag with gross negligence.

Family members of the victims commented frustrated about the plea contract and said they wanted a longer prison sentence of 25 years to live for every died person.

“I want justice,” said Araceli Izquierdo, who lost two daughters when crashed. “I want him to pay for life like us.”

The fatal collision occurred on August 26, 2023 at the South Vermont Avenue and at the West Century Boulevard in South La. The defendant was already on probation for a murder case for 2021 when he raced through a red light and the residents of a Honda sedan tbmed over-ride. Schwarz met the Uber with such a force that LAPD detective Ryan Moreno said that the Honda turned five times against clockwise before struck in a wall.

Two sisters, Kimberly Izquierdo, 27, Veronica Amezola, 23, from Santa Ana, and her friend of childhood Juvelyn Arroyo from San Juan Capistrano died in the accident. Three other occupants suffered critical injuries.

“We had the impression that this was put on trial two weeks ago,” said Kimberly and Veronica's older brother Jose Izquierdo. “You did not consider us. We believe that part of justice shows the public the evidence.”

In the Compton Courthouse Monday, family members and relatives of the deceased have the matching shirts who were lost when they shared victims -impact explanations.

“I am here today to say how disappointed I am with the result of the indictment and the prison sentence that is given to the accused. I trust that life does justice to us over time,” said Marlen Izquierdo.

“My sisters will not be able to see me when I conclude the high school, I will not wish myself in college, not my bridesmaids if I marry,” said Valeria Amezola, Kimberly and Veronica's younger sister. “How is it fair?”

“Veronica was not only my best friend. She was the person I called when everything fell apart. The one who never judged me. The one who wore me through the toughest years of my life. She was my peace. My protector. My laugh. She was the safe place to which I was always able to return. Now it is gone and not.

Originally published: May 7, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. PDT

Man who killed 3 Californian passengers who were sentenced to 26 years – East Bay Times

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