Thread: Another Marin County IA hit-and-run this week

Not far from the other story here, the epidemic continues.

Now you know why California wine is so cheap.


http://www.marinij.com/sanrafael/ci_8191295

Man charged in Canal hit-run; woman in serious condition
Gary Klien
Article Launched: 02/06/2008 10:14:04 PM PST

An unlicensed driver accused of backing a minivan into a San Rafael woman was charged with felony hit-and-run Wednesday as the woman remained in serious condition.
Miguel Paz-Calderon, 19, of San Rafael could face up to three years in prison if convicted, said Deputy District Attorney Linda Witong.

Paz-Calderon was also arraigned Wednesday on charges of driving without a license and failure to provide proof of insurance, Witong said.

The incident occurred at 7 p.m. Tuesday in a parking garage on Canal Street in San Rafael. Witnesses told police that a man backed a minivan into the woman, pinned her between the rear bumper and a concrete pillar, and then fled the scene.

Witnesses chased Paz-Calderon, found him hiding under tree and detained him until officers arrived, police said.

The woman, identified as 31-year-old Trilica Moreno, was taken to Marin General Hospital with severe internal injuries, police said. She remained at the hospital Wednesday night in "stable but still serious" condition, a nursing supervisor said.

Paz-Calderon is being detained without bail on a federal immigration hold. A plea hearing is pending.

Miguel Paz-Calderon, 19, of San Rafael could face up to three years in prison if convicted, said Deputy District Attorney Linda Witong.

Related to Mexican President Felipe Calderon?

"We have room for but one flag, the American Flag. We have room for but one language, the English language, and we have room for but one sole loyalty, and that is a loyalty to the American people." --President Theodore Roosevelt.

I wouldn't doubt it.