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Trial Underway for Man Accused Causing Fatal Crash in Irvine

Prosecutors say methamphetamine and heroin were in Rosado's system when he crashed at 90 mph, while defense argues implied malice is unproven.

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A 38-year-old man previously convicted of voluntary manslaughter was driving with methamphetamine and heroin in his system when he lost control of his car in Irvine and crashed, killing his 18-year-old niece, a prosecutor told jurors Wednesday, while the defendant’s attorney said his client should not be convicted of murder. Jim Christopher Rosado is charged with second-degree murder and driving under the influence of a drug causing injury, both…

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MyNewsLA.com broke the news on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
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