Rolando Garcia Arrested after Hit-and-Run Crash on Foothill Boulevard [Lake View Terrace, CA]

Two Horses Killed, Riders Injured, and Rolando Garcia Arrested after Lake View Terrace Hit-and-Run Accident

 
LAKE VIEW TERRACE, CA (October 28, 2019) — Officers arrested Rolando Garcia after he struck two horses and riders on Friday, October 25.
 
The accident happened near the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Wheatland Avenue around 9:40 p.m.
 
Paramedics responded to the crash site and found two riders in critical condition. They later transported both to a local hospital, Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Nicholas Prange stated.
 
Both horses died at the scene as a result of the impact.
 
The driver of the van, 32-year-old Garcia, allegedly left the scene on foot. Police later arrested him around 5:00 a.m., on Saturday.
 
Garcia was eventually booked on a charge of felony hit-and-run. Authorities held him on a $50,000 bail, police said.
 
If you find yourself involved in an accident, make the safe choice and wait for authorities to arrive. However, challenging the law will only result in severe ramifications and penalties. In addition, always avoid distractions and pay attention to the road.

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