Marine accused of DUI kills 2 medical students and injures 3 in San Diego

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Madison Cornwell, 23, and Anne Baldock, 24, both died in the crash
Three others were seriously injured in collision on Route 163 in San Diego
Jason Riley King, 21, is facing a slew of charges, including murder
Was allegedly drinking in Mission Valley and friends told him not to drive
Two motorists called 911 about the pickup going the wrong way
But just two minutes later the vehicle was involved in the fatal collision

Published: 10:27 EST, 21 May 2015 | Updated: 16:31 EST, 21 May 2015

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Two promising medical students have been killed and three others have been seriously injured after a drunk Marine allegedly plowed into their Toyota Prius while driving the wrong way.

Madison Cornwell, 23, and aspiring brain surgeon Anne Baldock, 24, both students at UC San Diego, died when Lance Cpl. Jason Riley King, 21, smashed into them on Route 163 on Saturday after a heavy night of drinking, prosecutors have claimed.

Backseat passenger Yuki Iizuka, 31, a second-year medical student suffered severe head injuries which doctors fear he may not recover from while two others in the car, Jared Molitoris, 27, and Stosh Ozog, 25, were taken to hospital with broken bones.

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Promising future: Madison Cornwell, 23 (left), and aspiring brain surgeon Anne Baldock, 24 (right), both students at UC San Diego, died in the horrific collision on Route 163 on Saturday

Passengers: Yuki Iizuka, 31, a second-year medical student suffered severe head injuries which doctors fear he may not recover from while. Two others in the car, Stosh Ozog, 25 (center) and Jared Molitoris, 27 (right), were taken to hospital with broken bones

According to Fox 5, King ignored his friends' pleas not to get behind the wheel because he had been drinking.

A manager at the Mission Valley bar he was at with colleagues tried to stop him leaving, but was unsuccessful.

One person even fought with the soldier over his keys, but he still managed to drive away.

The marine, stationed at Miramar pleaded not guilty to a host of charges, including murder, from a hospital bed on Wednesday. A judge ordered that he be held on $3million bail.

The Oklahoma native faces life in prison if convicted. He is still being treated in hospital for injuries sustained during the crash and it's not known when he will be released.

Just a week before the crash, he had been involved in a safety standdown - where troops are warned of the dangers of drinking.

According to the U-T San Diego, two people called 911 to report there was a pickup driving the wrong way, but just two minutes later, the vehicle was involved in the deadly collision.

Two medical students killed after drunk driving Marine crash

Scene: Lance Cpl. Jason Riley King, 21 (pictured surrounded by first responders), smashed into them on Route 163 on Saturday after a heavy night of drinking, prosecutors have claimed

Suspect: The marine, stationed at Miramar pleaded not guilty to a host of charges, including two counts of murder, from a hospital bed on Wednesday

Aftermath: Officers described it as one of the most horrific crash sites they had ever seen

Officers told CBS 8 it as one of the most horrific crash sites they had ever seen.

The university's dean of education Maria Savoia told the paper: 'They were both very bright lights and had amazing potential.'

On Wednesday a public vigil was held for the pair. A private memorial is set for Thursday evening.

King’s lawyer, Donato Clay, said the incident was an 'overall tragedy', adding the case would be a 'long process'.

Deputy District Attorney Cally Bright said King had a 'binge' on the night of the crash with Marine pals who had booked a room at a Mission Beach hotel.

'I went for the maximum in this case,' she said. 'This is one of the most horrific crash scenes officers remember going to.'

The two students killed had recently completed their licensing exams, and their families will soon be receiving their scores.

Dr. Lori Wan, a medical school professor who knew both women well, said: 'It’s going to be heartbreaking when we get the results for Anne and Madison. Finishing the first two years of medical school is a huge accomplishment.'