Arion Seay 16 Killed by Drunk Driver

Teen boy killed in Yucaipa wreck that ripped sedan in half
By Stacia Glenn
Posted: 07/07/2009 12:18:35 AM PDT

A 16-year-old boy died Monday, several hours after authorities said he was thrown from a vehicle that was literally ripped in half during a collision in Yucaipa.

Coroner's officials identified the victim as Arion Seay of Grand Terrace.

Witnesses reported seeing 27-year-old Dione Davis speeding south on Oak Glen Road about 2:30 p.m. when she lost control of her 2007 Ford Focus near Avenue E, crossed into oncoming traffic and hit a Toyota 4-Runner, sheriff's officials said.

The driver of the Toyota, 32-year-old Steve Parr, was not injured in the accident. Authorities said he was driving about 40 mph.

Seay was seat belted in the backseat behind Davis but was ejected from the car. He was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he died at 6:26 p.m.

Davis, who was allegedly driving drunk at the time of the collision, and a 17-year-old passenger were also injured in the crash. Their conditions were unknown late Monday.

Sheriff's officials conducting the investigation said Davis may face manslaughter charges.