Abraham Payeras Arrested in Deadly Collision on Paseo Del Lago [Tulare, CA]

Tulare, CA (June 13, 2025) — On Thursday, a hit-and-run collision on Paseo Del Lago left one man dead and a woman injured. Authorities later arrested Abraham Payeras on suspicion of DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter.

According to police, officers responded shortly after midnight to the area of Paseo Del Lago and Viognier Street, where they found an injured woman seeking help and looking for her companion.

Investigators determined that the woman and her boyfriend were walking home when a vehicle struck them. During a search of the area, officers located the male victim critically injured in the backyard of a nearby residence.

Emergency crews transported him to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The woman suffered injuries but survived the crash.

Police said the driver and a passenger fled before officers arrived. Authorities later found two men hiding behind residential trash bins and took them into custody.

Investigators identified the driver as Payeras, who was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and gross vehicular manslaughter. The identities of the victims have not yet been released as officials work to notify family members.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Sweet Lawyers extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim who lost his life in this tragic crash. We also wish the injured woman a full recovery as she heals from this devastating incident.

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