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Teen Driver Falls Asleep, Kills Motorcyclist | Oakland News
An 18-year-old Amazon driver, Julian Adame Junior, faces manslaughter and hit-and-run charges after allegedly falling asleep at the wheel on Highway 101, killing 38-year-old motorcyclist Irma Oxlaj Vargas. Adame fled the scene, was later found in a parked Acura TL in Sunnyvale, and arrested in Cutler—just six hours after the crash. He admitted to his actions, despite his mother warning him to pull over due to fatigue. Released on his own recognizance with strict conditions, including a tracking device, he’s set for a plea hearing August 31st. This tragic case underscores the deadly risks of…
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