TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Authorities said Pedro Samaniego Alvarez was allegedly drunk and speeding when he crashed into a disabled vehicle and killed a man and hurt three others in Tucson on Friday, Nov. 14.

The Tucson Police Department said the 72-year-old Alvarez was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 26, on charges of manslaughter and endangerment. He is being held on a $250,000 bond.

Alvarez made his initial court appearance late Wednesday night, and you can watch it in the player below.

The state claimed Alvarez’s BAC was .174, which is more than double the legal limit. The state also said that Alvarez was doing 77 mph in a 35 mph zone when he hit a disabled vehicle.

The state and defense said Alvarez has a prior DUI charge, but said it was from more than two decades ago. His next court

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