Serene Francie Rosenberg, a mortgage lending executive, was arrested on suspicion of murder after allegedly causing a fatal drunk driving accident in Southern California. She turned left against a red arrow signal in Dana Point, striking a van and killing an 88-year-old man. The driver of the van suffered serious injuries but survived. Rosenberg has three prior convictions, including DUI and child endangerment.
Rosenberg faces charges of murder and DUI causing injury. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the collision. She was placed on administrative leave from her role as President of OCMBC, the eighth-largest wholesale mortgage lender. The company’s CEO expressed condolences to those affected by the tragedy.
John Hamel, the former Chief Capital Markets Officer, was named as the new President of OCMBC in light of Rosenberg’s arrest. The company is cooperating with authorities and is focused on moving forward from the incident. The case serves as a reminder of the dangers of drunk driving and the consequences that can result from such actions.
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