Faisal Hussain, a 47-year-old man from Milwaukee, died after authorities say Alan Ontiveros drove drunk and collided head-on with his Honda Civic in the early morning hours of June 21.
Background
According to a criminal complaint reviewed by Law&Crime, the fatal crash occurred around 1 a.m. when Ontiveros, driving a Buick LaCrosse with a woman inside, struck Hussain's vehicle head-on near several parked cars on Milwaukee's south side. Witnesses reported seeing a "very serious head-on crash" between the two vehicles and multiple parked cars, authorities said. Paramedics responded to the scene and attempted lifesaving measures on Hussain, but he later died from his injuries.
The Investigation
Milwaukee police say Ontiveros and his passenger attempted to flee the scene after the collision but were stopped by several witnesses who intervened. Authorities allege that when one witness tried to keep Ontiveros at the crash site, he held up his hands in a boxer stance, preparing to fight. Officers responding to reports of the serious crash took Ontiveros into custody near the crash location after witnesses identified him as the driver.
Police said Ontiveros showed signs of intoxication upon their arrival and 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, according to the complaint. When asked about his condition, Ontiveros allegedly told investigators he had been drinking "on an empty stomach."
A blood alcohol concentration test administered five hours after the crash revealed Ontiveros had a BAC of 0.136, authorities said—well above Wisconsin's legal limit of 0.08. Officers discovered an open container of vodka seltzer inside his vehicle. A records check also revealed that Ontiveros did not possess a valid driver's license.
According to the complaint, before officers arrived, Ontiveros allegedly told the woman in his vehicle: "I messed up, baby. I won't see you for a long time."
The Charges
Ontiveros, 23, 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.
Key Takeaways
- Faisal Hussain, 47, died in the June 21 crash that police say Alan Ontiveros caused while driving drunk without a valid license
- Ontiveros allegedly had a BAC of 0.136—nearly twice the legal limit—when tested five hours after the collision
- Witnesses prevented Ontiveros and his passenger from leaving the scene, with one witness saying he prepared to fight when confronted
- Ontiveros admitted to drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana before driving, telling police he consumed it 'on an empty stomach'
What's Next
Ontiveros is scheduled to appear in Milwaukee County Circuit Court on July 6. He remains held on $150,000 bond as his case proceeds.