Suspect Gregory Black in crash that killed three women was on probation in MURDER case

A man suspected of crashing a car traveling at 100 mph on an Uber, killing the three passengers, has served a lengthy police report and was on trial in a murder case.

Gregory Black, 31, is charged with speeding in the vehicle that killed Juvelyn Arroyo, 23, Veronica Amezola, 23, and Kimberly Izquierdo, 27, at the intersection of South Vermont Avenue and West Century Boulevard in Westmont, Los Angeles.

Black — a known gang member with three felony convictions — is said to have run a red light in his white Mercedes-Benz at 5:25 a.m. and boned the Uber, causing the fatal impact.

The impact was so strong that the black Honda spun five times, killing three of the four passengers. One of the women was thrown from the car during the crash, Los Angeles Police Department Detective Ryan Moreno said.

A fourth female passenger and the Uber’s male driver were taken to a hospital.

Witness Victor Gonzalez said the car was “probably going over 80, 85. He probably tried to drive into the light, but did not see the (other) driver, which is when the collision occurred.’

Investigators believe Black may have been trying to run from something.

Black is being held on $4 million bail.

He was released early, despite his criminal record, under the direction of LA’s “awakened” District Attorney George Gascon, who was repeatedly criticized for his soft approach to crime, which led to the release of murderers and child molesters years earlier.

Gascon made his name as a district attorney in San Francisco, where he co-authored the infamous Senate bill Proposition 47, which reduced the number of crimes in the code.

And he reiterated this move as he vowed to drop bail on his first day back in December 2020, pledging the release of hundreds of people from LA County jails.

He said his prosecutors would no longer seek the death penalty, calling it “racist,” and vowing to end the prosecution of juveniles as adults.

Kimberly Izquierdo, 27, who was one of the victims in the crash. Kimberly and Veronica were sisters, and Juvelyn was their childhood friend. Gregory Black, 31, is accused of speeding the vehicle they were traveling in

Juvelyn Arroyo, 23, was killed in the crash in Los Angeles

He estimated about 20,000 state prisoners would be eligible for parole, but his reforms have infuriated staff, leading to at least 140 unfilled positions and a backlog of 10,000 cases.

In a statement, an Uber spokesperson said: “We are heartbroken and our thoughts are with the families of those involved in this devastating crash. We hope that the driver and rider who survived make a speedy recovery.”

Victims Kimberly and Veronica were sisters, and Juvelyn was their childhood friend.

Kimberly had just graduated from nursing school and Veronica was about to start a job in the pet industry. But their “bright future” was taken away from them, their family and friends said.

a GoFundMe for the sisters read: ‘Kimberly Izquierdo and Veronica Tatiana Amezola are two kind, beautiful souls. They were taken from us far too soon on August 26th as they made their way home along with their dear childhood friend Juvelyn Arroyo.

“Kimberly and Vero were both smart and full of life, with so much more life to live and gave so much love through their kindness, intelligence, compassion and joy.

Kimberly had just graduated from nursing school and was achieving her goal of moving up the ranks in the medical field. She is an intelligent and dedicated student and was also involved with her dance team during her time at Cal State Dominguez Hills.

“Veronica was a bright student who graduated from Cal Poly Humboldt. She spent her time doing field research among the redwoods and was interested in environmental science.

“She recently got a job at the County of Orange where she worked with animals and was looking forward to the start of a bright future.”

The tribute continued, “Kimberly and Veronica are both loving sisters who did everything together.

The impact was so strong that the black Honda spun five times, killing three of the four passengers. One of the women was thrown from the car during the crash, Los Angeles Police Department Detective Ryan Moreno said

The car is seen to be speeding. Black – a known gang member with three felony convictions – allegedly ran a red light in his white Mercedes-Benz and boned the Uber, causing the fatal impact

“They were always there for their younger siblings to lend a listening ear, watch a movie, sit with them while they did homework, take them to Starbucks and Chick-Fil-A, and enthusiastically participate to participate in family outings, whether it was seeing a movie at Main Place or going to concerts together.

They are the perfect daughters for their parents, Jesus Amezola and Araceli Izquierdo. They are the perfect sisters to their siblings, Jose Izquierdo, Edward Izquierdo, Valeria Amezola, Kiera Amezola and Anthony Alphonse Amezola.”

a GoFundMe before Juvelyn read, “My family and I ask for your support at this difficult time, both in your thoughts and prayers, and through your generous donations.

“Your contributions will help ease the financial burden associated with such an unexpected loss and provide comfort to our family.

Please consider sharing this to help us honor the memory of my dear cousin Juvelyn Arroyo, a bright and promising young life who was taken from us too soon when she and two of her friends fell victim to a tragic car accident. accident.

“Your kindness will be greatly appreciated during this challenging time.”

Black faces manslaughter for vehicular death and a prison sentence of up to 75 years to life.