Murray, Ky.–A driver is being held in the Henry County Jail following a fatal crash in Calloway County. The accident occurred in January, but the warrant was issued today and he was arrested by Henry County deputies.
Darin Randozzo age 59, of Springfield, Tenn. is charged with second degree manslaughter, operating a motor vehicle under the influence, possession of open container, possession of marijuana, and driving too fast for conditions.
A passenger in the vehicle, Mendiola Quintanilla, age 53, of Paducah, died in the crash which happened January 29.
Calloway County Deputies responded to the single vehicle collision that occurred on Ky 121S in the area of Cherry Corner Road. Upon arrival they found a Chevrolet Silverado in a six-foot ditch with two occupants.
The driver, Darin Randazzo, was conscious and said the passenger, Mendiola Quintanilla was unresponsive.
Calloway County Fire Rescue had to make entry into the vehicle with extrication tools and Murray Calloway EMS climbed into the truck to render aid. They found Mendiola wearing a seatbelt but deceased. The driver was transported to MCCH by ambulance with back pain.
The investigation revealed that the vehicle exited the right side of the roadway into the ditch and rolled over before coming to the final resting place on the right side. Alcohol beverage containers and marijuana were located inside the vehicle. The driver was suspected of impaired driving.
A warrant was issued for the below listed charges and Randazzo was arrested on Mar 8, 2023, by Henry County Sheriff’s Department and lodged in their detention center.