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A good friend of my 14 year old son's and mine was lost this weekend. My son, Josh, spent a lot of time with this girl and her older sister, since I was friends with their aunt, who was the only responsible person in their life. We drifted apart and haven't seen them for a few years.

We went to the site of the crash this afternoon and looked at the landscaping carnage, the black tire marks going up the curb, the yellow police tape and the memorials. It was a good time to talk to him about speeding, alcohol and drugs. He was very sober. I hope some of it sunk in. Seems like a harsh way to teach kids a lesson, but I think its necessary.

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August 30, 2004

ORANGE COUNTY
Girl Killed in Laguna Niguel Crash Identified
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From a Times Staff Writer

A 14-year-old Mission Viejo girl who died in a car accident was identified by the Orange County coroner Sunday as Breanna Moore.

She and three others were passengers in a car driven Saturday morning by James Dean Ericsson, 18, said Orange County Sheriff's Lt. Hans Strand.

Ericsson, who was speeding, hit a curb, careened across the road and knocked over a small tree, Strand said. The car was found at Niguel Road and Marina Hills Drive in Laguna Niguel.

Ericsson was removed from the car with the Jaws of Life, and is in critical condition at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center in Mission Viejo.

Investigators found an empty liquor flask and signs of marijuana use in the car.

The others also were taken to Mission Hospital.

Justin McNally of Laguna Niguel and Matt Rogers of San Juan Capistrano, both 20, were in fair condition. A 14-year-old Aliso Viejo girl was in stable condition at Children's Hospital of Orange County's facility at Mission Hospital.