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Two Arrested After Fatal Street Racing Crash in Mission Viejo

A driver and a victim's brother face vehicular manslaughter charges following a two-vehicle crash in Mission Viejo, California.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 21, 2026, 6:23 p.m. ETWritten Aug 22, 2026, 1:45 a.m. ET
A two-vehicle crash in , California, on August 20, 2026, at , has led to two arrests, according to NBC Los Angeles. The crash allegedly involved street racing. Jaimie Rojas, the driver of the crashed vehicle, was arrested for vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence. The victim's brother, Aiden Deciderio, was also arrested on the same charge, NBC Los Angeles reported. The Orange County Sheriff's Department's Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the crash. The cause of the crash has not been determined, and the investigation is ongoing. Weather observations from John Wayne Orange County International Airport, about 13 miles away, recorded wind at 260° at 4 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, broken clouds at 20,000 feet, and a temperature of 73°F at the time of the crash.

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Terrain elevation
479 ft
Nearest aerodrome
13 miles ESE of John Wayne Orange County International Airport (KSNA/SNA)

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