Police: Two Young Brothers Killed by Drunk Driver

Suspect returns to the scene to get his wallet

Tragedy Strikes a Chula Vista Family. Two brothers are dead following a hit and run Friday night in Chula Vista.

Police say 16 year old Jason Speckerman died this afternoon at Mercy Hospital. His 18 year old brother Daniel died last night. A third brother was also in the car, but is expected to survive. 

The three were traveling Eastbound on Main Street to Northbound Brandywine Avenue when their car was broadsided by a pick up truck that was Westbound on Main Street.

"It looks like the truck was headed Westbound on Main Street.  A couple of witnesses indicated the driver ran a red light at a high rate of speed, said Sgt. John Munch of the Chula Vista Police Department.

The driver of the pick up, Enrique Coronado, 31, initially took off on foot, but returned to get his wallet, police said.

Coronado is in custody facing charges of felony hit and run, drunk driving, and having no license. Homicide charges are expected to follow.

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