CHP officers arrested a Granada Hills man Sunday in connection with a fatal crash at Rowher Flats that killed a passenger Jan. 10.
Ian Pike, 28, was due in court Wednesday, according to arrest records, but he was unable to make his court date for the alleged DUI crash due to injuries he sustained.
Jacqueline Cork, 25, of Redlands, died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.
California Highway Patrol officers suspect alcohol was a factor, according to a CHP report.
Pike was arrested on a DUI charge Jan. 18 by CHP officials, according to Sheriff’s Department arrest records.
CHP officials could not confirm additional charges Wednesday afternoon, but the crash is still under investigation.
Pike reportedly was driving a 1996 Jeep Cherokee with Cork. They were headed up a steep hill when Pike lost control of the vehicle and it tumbled backwards down the hill, officials stated.
The vehicle was found 1,500 feet below at the bottom of the ravine.
Five days after the crash, officials utilized the help of Timberline Helicopters to assist with the recovery of the vehicle.
The crew had to use a K-Max helicopter and an external load-sling to recover the vehicle from the ravine.
CHP investigators are still working with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office to investigate the collision.
Pike is being held in lieu of $100,000 bail. He’s due in court Friday.
– Evan Stevens
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Nena Marquez Ochwatt
Casey Pimentel Jessica Hobbs Dylan Shierts Cody Evans Jeff Zabrecky – alcohol involved – not surprised…very sad though. Be safe out there guys.
Such a shame. Nice jeep from the looks of it too Abby N Curt Pimentel
Wow! I’ve seen that job around town
Wonder what junk yard it’s at I could use some spare parts
You guys are joking, right?! A young girl died in this accident!
Yea from a senceless douche who thought alcohol and offroading was a good idea, the hill they flipped on is no joke me and Nathan Buchanan went up it one night and almost did exactly what they did, RIP!!!
Sad! For all involved! That hill is no joke! Might not have tried it sober. RIP!!
Outlook again an easy run, plus he was drinking! Really! Really! This is bull!
Outlook again an easy run, plus he was drinking! Really! Really! This is bull!
Sister Itzel Trujillo isn’t that the guy who crashed you a while ago in Canoga park?? His name sounds familiar