Faisal Hussain was just trying to get home when his Honda Civic collided head-on with a Buick LaCrosse driven by an allegedly intoxicated driver in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The 47-year-old husband and father would later die from his injuries at the scene, police said.
Background
According to a criminal complaint reviewed by Law&Crime, the crash occurred around 1 a.m. on June 21 near an intersection in Milwaukee when Alan Ontiveros, 23, crossed into oncoming traffic while driving drunk with a woman in his Buick LaCrosse. Police said witnesses reported seeing both vehicles collide head-on before striking several parked cars.
Witnesses told authorities that Ontiveros and the woman passenger attempted to flee the scene after the crash but were stopped by several people who witnessed the collision. One witness reportedly tried to keep Ontiveros at the scene, prompting him to allegedly raise his hands in a boxer stance as if preparing to fight.
The Investigation
Police said they responded to reports of a 'very serious head-on crash' between two vehicles and multiple parked cars. Paramedics attempted lifesaving measures on Hussain at the scene, but he later died from his injuries.
Ontiveros was taken into custody near the crash location after witnesses identified him as the driver of one of the vehicles. Officers noted signs of intoxication, authorities said. According to the complaint, Ontiveros admitted to drinking five or six beers and vodka seltzers at a bar approximately an hour before the crash. He also acknowledged smoking marijuana before getting behind the wheel, police said.
When asked about his condition, Ontiveros allegedly told investigators he had been drinking 'on an empty stomach.' A breathalyzer test administered five hours after the crash showed his blood alcohol concentration was 0.136, nearly twice the legal limit of 0.08. Authorities also discovered an open container of vodka seltzer inside his vehicle.
Records checks revealed Ontiveros did not have a valid driver's license at the time of the crash, according to charging documents.
The Charges
Ontiveros has been charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle, reckless homicide, hit-and-run involving death, knowingly operating a vehicle without a license and causing death, and homicide by use of a vehicle with a prohibited alcohol concentration. He is being held at the Milwaukee County Jail on $150,000 bond.
According to charging documents, Ontiveros allegedly told the woman in his vehicle after the crash: 'I messed up, baby. I won't see you for a long time.'
Key Takeaways
- Faisal Hussain, 47, died following a head-on collision with a vehicle driven by Alan Ontiveros on June 21 in Milwaukee
- Ontiveros allegedly had a BAC of 0.136 nearly five hours after the crash—nearly double the legal limit
- He admitted to drinking five or six beers and vodka seltzers about an hour before driving, plus smoking marijuana
- Police discovered Ontiveros was driving without a valid license
- Witnesses prevented Ontiveros from leaving the scene; he allegedly raised his hands in a fighting stance when confronted
What's Next
Ontiveros is scheduled to appear in Milwaukee County Circuit Court on July 6 for his next court hearing. He remains held at Milwaukee County Jail on $150,000 bond while awaiting trial.