**DUI CRASH: LAPD OFFICER KILLS BICYCLIST IN ONTARIO**
A tragic incident unfolded on Christmas Eve in Ontario when a rookie LAPD officer, Aaron Kleibacker, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after striking and killing a bicyclist. The victim, identified as Fabio Cebreros, 38, from Chino, lost his life in the collision on Bon View Avenue around 7:37 p.m.
**Rookie Officer’s Arrest and Investigation**
According to Corp. Eliseo Guerrero, spokesperson for the Ontario Police Department, Kleibacker was driving south when the fatal accident occurred. After initially fleeing the scene, he returned and cooperated with investigators. A sobriety test revealed that Kleibacker was above the legal alcohol limit. He was subsequently booked into the West Valley Detention Center on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and released the following day.
**Department Response and Past Incidents**
Kleibacker, a former U.S. Marine, had recently been assigned to the Rampart Division of the LAPD. While his employment status with the department remains unchanged, LAPD officials have refrained from commenting on the specifics of the case. The incident comes in the wake of a string of alcohol-related incidents within the LAPD, including the recent arrest of an off-duty lieutenant for DUI.
**Police Commission’s Action and Policy Changes**
The LAPD’s handling of drunk driving cases has come under scrutiny, leading the Police Commission to revise alcohol policies for off-duty, armed officers. The commission’s decision to lower the acceptable blood-alcohol level to 0.04% in certain situations reflects a broader effort to address concerns raised by incidents involving intoxicated officers.
The tragic collision serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of impaired driving and the importance of upholding strict alcohol policies within law enforcement agencies. As investigations into the incident continue, the community mourns the loss of Fabio Cebreros and grapples with the broader implications of alcohol-related misconduct among police officers.
