DUI charges added to suspect in hit-and-run that killed Parlier teen

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- DUI charges person been added to the transgression ailment against Tiffany Mercado, the fishy successful a hit-and-run clang that killed a Parlier teen.

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Mercado appeared successful a Fresno County courtroom connected Friday erstwhile the caller charges were added.

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She has pleaded not blameworthy to the amended charges.

Initial charges for this incidental included vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, reckless driving, battle with a deadly limb different than a firearm and being an unlicensed driver.

The clang killed 15-year-old Juliani Moreno, who was crossing the thoroughfare with his girlfriend, Mercedes, astatine the intersection of Mendocino Avenue connected Tuesday.

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Mercado holds an extended transgression record, dating backmost to 2013. Her astir caller condemnation came successful 2024, which included robbery and assault.

She was sentenced to six years successful situation but was released little than 2 years into that condemnation connected January 2.

If convicted for this incident, Mercado could look up to 19 years successful prison.

She volition stay successful custody with nary bail. Mercado's adjacent tribunal appearances are scheduled for March 18 and March 25.

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