Fernando Vargas Jr. was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a three-vehicle crash at Universal Studios Hollywood, according to reports. The collision took place Thursday night inside a parking structure at the California theme park, with no injuries reported.
Vargas was allegedly involved in the crash, which brought the California Highway Patrol to the scene. The case is expected to be presented to county prosecutors, who will review the circumstances and decide whether criminal charges should be filed.
The reported arrest came only hours after Vargas shared a video on social media showing himself shirtless inside a vehicle with a woman who appeared to be in the passenger seat. The two were seen listening to music and posing for the camera. However, the available information does not establish when the video was filmed, who was driving the vehicle at the time of the crash or whether the footage had any connection to the incident.
Those details are significant because the social media post, by itself, does not establish what happened before the reported collision. The circumstances surrounding the alleged DUI will be determined through the investigation and any subsequent prosecutorial review.
Vargas has built his own professional boxing career while following the path of his father, former two-time light middleweight world champion Fernando Vargas. The younger Vargas has recorded 17 professional victories, with 15 of those wins coming by knockout.
For now, the arrest remains an allegation rather than a finding of guilt. A DUI arrest does not constitute a conviction, and any criminal charges will depend on the outcome of the authorities’ review of the case.
