NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 1, 2026Hillsborough
Monterey County man pleads guilty to vehicular manslaughter in son's death
Edgar Bañuelos, a 37-year-old Monterey County resident, has pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated following a crash that killed his 16-year-old son. The incident occurred on Meridian Road when Bañuelos lost control of his vehicle, which subsequently caught fire with his three children inside.
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The court will determine a prison sentence for the defendant ranging from 9 years and 8 months to 15 years and 8 months in a California state prison.
Key Facts
- Edgar Bañuelos pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
- The defendant was 37 years old at the time of the incident.
- The victim was the defendant's 16-year-old son.
- The accident occurred on Meridian Road in Monterey County.
- The vehicle crashed into a tree and caught fire while three children were inside.
- The potential prison sentence range is between 9 years and 8 months and 15 years and 8 months.
- The final sentence will be determined by the court at a future hearing.
Who's Mentioned
organizationNoticias Monterey“News outlet reporting the story.”locationMonterey County“Jurisdiction where the incident occurred and legal proceedings are taking place.”locationMeridian Road“Location of the vehicle accident.”personEdgar Bañuelos“37-year-old defendant who pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter.”