Tulare Police arrested Servando Garcia Saturday afternoon after deeming he was under the influence at the time of a three-car crash near Hillman and Cartmill Avenue.
When officers arrived, it was clear two people were seriously injured. Both were transported to the hospital where a 13-year-old victim succumbed to his injuries.
The second passenger, a 21-year-old woman, is also in grave condition.
Garcia has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, DUI and driving on a suspended license due to a prior DUI arrest.