[07-23-2024] Marin County, CA – Two People Injured Following Suspected Two-Vehicle DUI Collision Involving Hit-And-Run in San Rafael

Two people were injured following a suspected two-vehicle DUI collision involving a hit-and-run in San Rafael on Tuesday night, July 23, 2024. 

According to the San Rafael Police Department, the crash happened just after 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Third and B streets. 

Police stated that an 18-year-old man was driving a vehicle westbound on Third Street at a high rate of speed. Meanwhile, another vehicle was going through a green light on B Street. Investigation showed that the first vehicle ran a red light at the B Street intersection, resulting in a broadside collision with the second vehicle. 

Two pedestrians were crossing the street at the time of the crash and had to run out of the way to avoid being struck by the red-light runner. The suspect then got out of his car and fled on foot following the incident. Witnesses around the area helped in chasing the suspect and had him returned to the scene until the police arrived. 

Authorities said that the two occupants of the victim’s vehicle sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital. Their names, ages, and genders were not disclosed as of this writing. 

The 18-year-old driver, who was also injured, was arrested and booked into jail for felony DUI resulting in an injury collision and felony hit-and-run. 

The crash remains under investigation. No further details were released.