Alejandra Vasquez Charged in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on Hearn Avenue near Corby Avenue
SANTA ROSA, CA (August 5, 2024) — Alejandra Vasquez faces hit-and-run charges following a pedestrian accident on Hearn Avenue near Corby Avenue.
The hit-and-run pedestrian accident happened around 9:42 p.m. Thursday. Under unclear circumstances, 19-year-old Vasquez struck a 33-year-old man crossing Hearn Avenue. Inferring from security footage from the 800 block of Hern Avenue, Santa Rosa Police said Vasquez stopped her white 2014 Lexus IS 250 for roughly 90 seconds before proceeding westbound.
The man suffered critical injuries in the accident and remains unidentified pending family notification.
After the crash, police responded to the scene and found no sign of the driver involved. However, authorities traced Vasquez’s vehicle to the 1900 block of Blue Sky Lane and arrested her on felony hit-and-run causing severe injury.
Authorities do not believe DUI factored into the crash. However, if anyone has more to add, please call Accident Investigator Brenden Sawyer at (707) 543-3600 ext. 8593.
Distracted driving, speeding and DUI lead to reckless accidents. Always scan the road when passing through intersections. You might find someone trying to cross. Slowing down can prevent reckless accidents.
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