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Paso Robles teen charged with felony hit-and-run

August 12, 2024

By KAREN VELIE

A man is in the hospital and a teen is in San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Hall following a hit-and-run crash in Paso Robles early Sunday morning, according to the CHP.

Shortly after 1 p.m., a traffic collision notification reported a suspected crash near 6430 N. River Road. A 15-year-old driving a Chevy at about 80 to 90 mph was unable to navigate a turn and drove off the road.

The Chevy rolled several times in a grass field, ejecting 22-year-old Raul Cortez from the vehicle. Cortez suffered major injuries in the crash. Responders transported Cortez to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.

Both the 15-year-old driver and a 17-year-old front seat passenger fled the scene without providing aid to Cortez. The teens suffered minor injuries and received treatment at Twin Cities Community Hospital.

Shortly after noon, officers arrived at the Rolling Hills Apartments on Creston Road to arrest the 15-year-old driver for felony hit-and-run.

CHP officers are investigating the crash. Its is not yet know if drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.

 


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Could this teenager have been influenced by motor vehicle ads glamorizing dangerus driving? The National Institute for Highway Safety (NIHS) complains how some car ads encourage dangerous driving.


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This misguided 15 y.o. is in need of serious discipline. Its a miracle he didn’t kill someone.


Too many have the stunts shown in Hollywood movies confused with real life.


Why did a 22 y.o. (who should know better) allow this punk to drive?


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A large dose of the misguided behavior can justifiably be assigned to the parents. No 15-year-old has a valid reason for being out at 1 a.m. racing recklessly around with friends in a borrowed vehicle.


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