Jorge Saenz Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on Alisal Street [Salinas, CA]

Jorge Saenz Charged in Deadly Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on Alisal Street and Eucalyptus Drive

 
SALINAS, CA (September 13, 2024) — Jorge Saenz faces charges following Wednesday’s fatal hit-and-run pedestrian accident on Alisal Street near Eucalyptus Drive.
 
According to Salinas Police officers, the deadly hit-and-run happened around 8:32 p.m. Under unclear circumstances, 27-year-old Jorge Luis Lopez Saenz struck a man in front of Food Co. Subsequently, Saenz fled but was followed by a witness who took down his license plate.
 
Minutes later, Salinas Police responded to the crash and administered aid. However, the unresponsive victim passed away despite receiving life-saving measures.
 
With the witness’s help police tracked down the vehicle on North Sanborn Road and conducted a traffic stop. From there, Salinas Police arrested Saenz, booking him into the Monterey County Jail on vehicular manslaughter charges, unlicensed driving and hit-and-run causing death or injury.
 
If anyone has more to add to this crash, contact traffic investigators.

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