AJ Rossi, one of three teens killed by accused DUI driver Bani Duarte in Huntington Beach, Calif. Family photo from GoFundMe
DUI DRIVER REAR-ENDED CAR & BURNED THREE VICTIMS ALIVE IN CRASH
Bani Duarte charged with killing three teens in DUI crash released on bail of zero dollars
FROM LASVEGASNOW.COM
LAS VEGAS – A spring break tragedy brought together the friends and family of three teenagers killed in a car wreck.
There was a total of four Centennial High School students in the car together in Huntington Beach, California when a woman suspected of driving under the influence hit their car.
Alexis Vargas, AJ Rossi, Dylan Mack, and Brooke Hawley, were all in the car together when the crash happened.
The driver of the car that hit the teens is 27-year-old Bani Duarte.
Three Las Vegas teens killed in this car and burned beyond recognition by accused DUI driver Bani Duarte on March 29, 2018. Photo courtesy of CBS Los Angeles
Dylan Mack killed by DUI driver Bani Duarte on March 29, 2018, in a fiery crash when her vehicle was rear-ended in Huntington Beach Calif.
Brooke Hawley killed by DUI driver Bani Duarte in Huntington Beach, Calif. while she was on spring break.
From Huntington Beach Police Arrest Records:
BANI DUARTE H / F / 27 / SAN CLEMENTE,
2018004367, Date: 3/29/2018 Time: 0215
DUI ALCOHOL CAUSING BODILY INJURY
GROSS VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER WHILE INTOXICATED
Bani Duarte released on zero bail after charged with killing three teens on spring break while DUI in Huntington Beach March 29, 2018
Orange County Jail Records:
Inmate Name: DUARTE, BANI
Date of Birth: 06-10-1990
Race: Mexican-Latin American
Custody Status: Released
Height: 5′ 06″
Bail Amount: $0.00
Weight: 157
Arrested on: 03-29-2018
Release Type: Bond Posted
Occupation: RECEPTIONIST
Release Date: 04-01-2018 09:50:00
From GofundMe
The Rossi Family is exceedingly grateful for the outpouring of support they’ve received from friends and family. Thankfully, the financial burden of funeral arrangements for AJ is something the Rossi family will not anguish over.
However, the reality is starting to set in for the Rossi Family. In order to ensure the drunk driver who killed AJ, Dylan, and Brooke is brought to justice, the Rossi Family will be making countless trips out to California for court dates, to meet with attorneys, and more. They would appreciate your support in alleviating the financial burden of these expenses.
The Rossi Family plans to use any leftover funds to cover their trips out to California to seek justice for AJ, Brooke, and Dylan.
Please continue sharing this page with your friends and family. The Rossi Family appreciates your support in helping them ensure justice is served upon this sick woman. Thank you.
Albert Rossi is a permanently disabled Veteran who was injured while serving in the Vietnam War. About ten years ago, Albert’s wife passed away. With the help of his daughter, Allie, Albert has raised three children and two grandchildren as a widower.
On the morning of March 29th, 2018, Albert’s son, AJ, was killed in a car accident by a drunk driver. AJ and his friends were enjoying their spring break at Huntington Beach.
AJ was set to graduate from Centennial High School in Las Vegas, NV, in June of this year. AJ was always the center of attention and his smile lit up every single room that he walked into. In fact, AJ just won the “Best Smile” superlative for his senior class. After high school, AJ had plans to attend college at College of Southern Nevada this fall. AJ had a whole life ahead of him that a drunk driver abruptly ended.
Albert and his family are both devastated and asking for the help of the community to cover the funeral, memorial, and other expenses.
100% of all donations will go to the family of AJ Rossi. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
From LA Times
Authorities and family members have identified the three Las Vegas teenagers killed early Thursday when a car slammed into the back of their vehicle in Huntington Beach.
Orange County coroner‘s officials identified Brooke Hawley, 17, and Dylan Mack, 18, as two of the victims. Family members last week identified the other victim as A.J. Rossi, 17. Coroner’s officials have not publicly identified him.
They and Alexis Vargas, a fourth teenager in the car, were visiting Southern California for spring break, authorities and family members said. Vargas survived the crash and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
