A Beverly Hills teenager has been booked for vehicular manslaughter for the Feb. 17 collision that took the life of 32-year-old Monique Munoz. The 17-year-old teen crashed a Lamborghini SUV into Munoz’s car on Olympic Boulevard and Overland Avenue. Emergency responders declared Munoz dead at the scene. The incident provoked widespread outrage over allegations of speeding and concerns that the teen’s wealthy background would insulate him from prosecution. The case currently sits before the Los Angeles District Attorney, who will decide whether to pursue charges.
“Monique’s death is a giant loss for her family, our community and for all of us as Angelenos,” a representative for the D.A.’s office told the Courier. “This case was recently presented to our office and is under review.” The representative declined to provide additional information, citing confidentiality standards in juvenile court proceedings under California’s Welfare & Institutions Code.
