Former LAPD Officer Pleads Guilty to Triple Murder in 2017 DUI Crash

Edgar Verduzco, a former LAPD officer, has pleaded guilty to three counts of murder for a drunk driving crash that killed a family of three in September 2017. Driving at 150 mph with a blood alcohol content above the legal limit, Verduzco rear-ended two vehicles on the 605 Freeway, leading to the deaths of Maribel, Mario, and their 19-year-old son Oscar Davila, who was a student at UC Riverside. The crash occurred when their car collided with a center divider and burst into flames, while a second vehicle, containing a mother and her baby, suffered minor injuries. District Attorney Nathan Hochman emphasized Verduzco's awareness of the dangers of his actions, stating they were not fitting for someone in law enforcement. Verduzco is scheduled to be sentenced on July 11, facing three concurrent terms of 15 years to life for the murders, alongside additional charges for driving under the influence. The case highlights the tragic consequences of reckless driving and the responsibilities of those in positions of authority.