Suspect in deadly CA crash had poor driving record

CERES, Calif. (AP) — A California man suspected of running his pickup truck into a group of girls, killing one, has a history of traffic violations.

Witnesses say 45-year-old Larry Dale Duke drove through a stop sign in Ceres on Wednesday morning and hit the students as they walked to their junior high school.

According to the Modesto Bee, public records show that Duke has a record of violations that include speeding, driving under the influence and driving with a suspended or revoked license.

Duke has not been arrested in the case. Ceres Police Chief Art de Werk says possible charges could range from vehicular manslaughter to some form of homicide.

Duke apologized in an interview with KXTL-TV hours after the crash and said he doesn’t know how it happened.