Man accused of deadly DUI crash in east central Fresno pleads not guilty

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The man accused of a deadly DUI crash in east central Fresno has pleaded not guilty.

Shawn Davari made an appearance in court this morning.

Police say he was driving drunk back on July 4 when he ran a stop sign at Clinton and Armstrong, hitting a car driven by 80-year-old Joe Castro.

He was taken to the hospital, where he later died.

Davari is facing several felony charges, including vehicular manslaughter.

He's due back in court on August 8.

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