Two people killed in Woodland Hills by a motorist suspected of causing a fiery crash while driving under the influence have been identified as Andrea Bullo, the owner of Malibu’s Moonshadows Restaurant, and his 13-year-old son, according to Reporting from NBC4. According to the outlet, friends, employees at restaurants and workers who had gathered at the restaurant popular with locals and Industry types last night were all mentioned.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The collision between two vehicles occurred shortly after 9 PM Tuesday at Mulholland Drive in 23100 block. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a Toyota Camry driven 21-year-old Kevin Gonzales collided into what was, according NBC4, a Ford Mustang from the 1960s occupied by two men who both died at the scene. Friends confirmed the news via social media.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, Gonzales was able to survive the accident and was admitted to a hospital in good health. He could face criminal charges according to police. KTLA5 reported that he was under the influence of driving.
Bullo bought Moonshadows decades ago and it has become both famous — it’s onYelp’s list of Top 100 U.S. Restaurants and has been a favorite haunt of celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Britney Spears– as well as infamous — it was Mel Gibson’s final stop before his 2006 DUI. According to NBC4, it was closed Wednesday and will stay closed Thursday.
City News Service contributed this report.