1 Man Struck and Killed in Santa Ana, Jonathan Padilla Arrested for Hit-And-Run
Santa Ana, CA (July 5, 2020) – On Saturday, 1 man was killed on 2400 block of South Fairview Street while police arrested the driver Jonathan Padilla for the hit-and-run incident.
The victim was hit by a vehicle traveling south on Fairview Street that drove away before the police officers arrive.
Following that, authorities found the involved vehicle parked in a short distance from the scene.
Further investigation led the police to a home where the suspect driver was arrested.
Jonathan Padilla was booked at the Santa Ana Jail on suspicion of felony hit and run.
Meanwhile, the Santa Ana Police Department urges anyone who has information about the crash to call them at 714-245-8284.
We at Sweet Lawyers express our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased.
May you find strength in this painful time.
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A wrongful death suit allows families to acquire some semblance of justice.
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