Authorities have arrested David Silva-Garcia, 22, of Los Angeles, in connection with a fatal crash in August 2023. The arrest, carried out on Monday, February 24, 2025, is the result of an 18-month multi-agency investigation led by the South Pasadena Police Department and the Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force (LA IMPACT).
Suspect Apprehended in Northridge
Silva-Garcia was taken into custody in the 9200 block of Reseda Boulevard in Northridge after authorities issued a warrant for his arrest. The charges stem from a fatal traffic collision on Orange Grove Avenue in South Pasadena, which led to an extensive investigation.
Charges Filed Against Silva-Garcia
Following a thorough case review, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed three felony charges against Silva-Garcia:
- PC 187(a) – Murder
- VC 23153(a) – Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Causing Bodily Injury
- VC 23153(b) – Driving with a Blood Alcohol Content of .08% or Higher Causing Injury
Silva-Garcia is currently held at the Pasadena City Jail on a $2,000,000 bail and is scheduled for arraignment at the Pasadena Superior Court on February 25, 2025.
Authorities Seek Additional Information
The South Pasadena Police Department urges anyone with information regarding the case to contact their Detective Bureau at (626) 403-7280. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).
