1 Killed in Novato Pedestrian Accident on Redwood Boulevard, Mario Trigueros-Santos Arrested
NOVATO, CA (June 9, 2020) – Early Monday morning, Mario Trigueros-Santos was arrested after a fatal hit-and-run crash on Redwood Boulevard.
The incident occurred about 5:00 a.m. on Redwood Boulevard at Rush Creek Place in Novato.
When the first officer arrived at the scene, he found an unresponsive woman down in the road. However, there was no vehicle in the area.
Afterward, responders took her to Marin General Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. At this time, the police haven’t determined her identity.
As the police investigate the fatal crash, 48-year-old Mario Trigueros-Santos came back to the scene and admitted that he hit the pedestrian.
Then, the police arrested Mario Trigueros-Santos on suspicion of felony hit-and-run. Moreover, the police booked him into Marin County Jail.
As a result of the crash, the road remained closed for multiple hours.
Furthermore, the police ask for the public’s help. They encourage anyone with information about the crash m to call Sgt. Chris Andres at 415-897-4361 or [email protected]
Our law firm would like to send its sincere sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased victim during this tragic time.
California Wrongful Death Accidents
In 2017 there were 5,977 pedestrians killed in traffic crashes in the United States. A total of 5,890 traffic crashes had one or more pedestrian fatalities. On average, a pedestrian was killed every 88 minutes in traffic crashes. That is more than 16 people a day, almost 115 people a week.
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