Gilbert Joseph Tavares Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Pine Street [Stanislaus County, CA]

1 Person Dead in Stanislaus County Bicycle Accident on Pine Street

STANISLAUS COUNTY, CA (August 25, 2024) – Friday morning, authorities arrested Gilbert Joseph Tavares after a fatal hit-and-run crash on Pine Street.

The incident happened at around 11:10 a.m. on the Pine Street overpass.

According to the Ceres Police Department, a black Jeep Wrangler or similar vehicle struck a bicyclist, and then fled the scene without stopping to provide aid.

Moreover, authorities confirmed that the bicyclist died in the crash.

Furthermore, authorities managed to locate and arrest the hit-and-run suspect, identified as 73-year-old Tavares, on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run driving.

At this time, the events leading to the crash remained unclear. When additional information becomes available, the public will be notified.

Due to limited information, the authorities ask anyone with details about the crash to call Officer Vandagriff at 209-538-5678.

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We at Sweet Lawyers send our heartfelt condolences to those mourning the death of the victim.

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