Benjamin Brunn Killed, Malaquias Guzman Arrested in Hit-And-Run Crash on Whitley Avenue [Corcoran, CA]

Benjamin Brunn Dies after Hit-And-Run Crash on Whitley Avenue and Pickerell Ave in Corcoran

Corcoran, CA (January 7, 2022) – Thursday, police arrested the 37-year-old Malaquias Guzman after a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened on December 19.

The fatal hit-and-run crash in Corcoran happened at around 10:00 p.m. on December 19.

Reportedly, responders found two vehicles with “major damage” that had crashed at the intersection. 

Officers found Benjamin Brunn, 34-year-old, unconscious and later pronounced him dead at the crash scene.

Investigators learned the driver of the suspect vehicle, Guzman,  had fled the scene on foot with other subjects.

Moreover, police were able to identify the driver as Malaquias Guzman, 37 of Corcoran, and wrote an arrest warrant regarding the fatal collision.

Authorities arrested Guzman at his place of work on Thursday and booked him into the Kings County Jail.

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We at Sweet Lawyers extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Benjamin Brunn. May the bereaved find solace and strength in this extremely trying time.

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