A Montrealer who allegedly caused the death of a loved one during a violent road trip in Montreal North is now facing charges of drink-driving and dangerous driving.
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“He drove his motor vehicle dangerously to the public and caused the death of Adrien Cabello”, could read the summons sent to Jose Daniel Cruz Goses a few days ago, but which was made public in a Montreal court.
Cruz Goches, a 33-year-old Montreal North resident, allegedly committed his crime in the early morning hours of April 2, 2022. According to our information, although it was 6:20 am, the accused had high blood alcohol level. to the legal limit. However, that didn’t stop him from getting into a shiny Mercedes C400 with his friend in the passenger seat.
However, once on Industrial Boulevard, not far from his home, Cruz allegedly accelerated until Goses lost control of the vehicle. He would have crossed several lanes and entered the fence and found himself facing the opposite direction of traffic.
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The vehicle ended its run by striking a tree on the passenger side. Mr. Cabello, 34, suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Cruz Goses, for his part, would have suffered superficial injuries, and we could learn that he would have been particularly aggressive towards the police when he was arrested.
A lengthy police investigation followed, involving reconstruction experts and biological analyses. A year later, the Crown felt they had gathered enough evidence to charge Cruz Goses.
He now faces four charges of dangerous driving causing death and impaired driving causing death.
Cruz Goses, who has a criminal record for identity fraud and assault with a weapon, has already spent a few short stints in prison.
In this case, he will be released in the coming weeks.
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