Drunk driver allegedly kills pedestrian in Atascadero

September 20, 2021

Jorge Castaneda

By KAREN VELIE

A Paso Robles man allegedly hit and killed a pedestrian in Atascadero Sunday evening before crashing head-on into another vehicle on Highway 41 near Santa Rosa Road.

Following the fatal hit-and-run, Jorge Castaneda, 26, of Paso Robles drove his Jeep into oncoming traffic and head-on into another vehicle. Castaneda fled the scene on foot before officers arrived.

While investigation the crash, officers discovered the body of a male pedestrian. His name is not being disclosed pending next of kin.

First responders treated the occupants of the vehicle Castaneda hit, who were suffering with minor to moderate injuries.

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IDBOUND

09/23/2021 11:18 am

I’m willing to bet the neck tattoo was done while he was in custody either as a juvenile or an adult.The quality of the ink and its appearance of fading says prison tattoo at a glance

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paragon

09/21/2021 11:37 am

Neck tattoo… what a surprise. When someone goes to the tattoo parlor to get a neck tattoo, they should just save some time and fingerprint them and take their mug shot while they are there.

Messkit

09/20/2021 8:32 pm

Anyone want to bet, this isn’t his first time convicted of DUI?

pasoparent5

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09/20/2021 9:40 pm

He’s never been convicted of DUI before but a quick internet search for Mr. Castaneda shows 2 prior arrests in ’18 and ’20.

Various charges included vandalism, exhibit deadly weapon other than firearm, drive w/o license, carry concealed weapon…

Now he’s taken the life of some innocent pedestrian.

He deserves to be in prison for a very long time. What a jerk.

obispan

09/20/2021 6:05 pm

Rico Suave and his neck tattoos will be out in no time after a non-voluntary manslaughter charge and probation plea deal (got to keep that conviction rate high for the election, a conviction with no jail time still equals a conviction for statistical purposes).

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