Driver accused of DUI that fatally injured rancher in crash pleads not guilty

VISTA - A motorist accused of driving drunk and causing a head-on collision near Pala that killed the other driver, then fleeing the scene, pleaded not guilty today to charges of second-degree murder, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and DUI causing injury.

Garrett James Gelrud, 34, was ordered held on $3 million bail in the Aug. 5 death of 62-year-old Juan Corza Gonzalez, a North County rancher.

Authorities said Gonzalez was driving on Old Highway 395 near Bonsall about 5:30 a.m. when Gelrud -- driving a Chevrolet Suburban -- allegedly crossed the double yellow lines just north...