Crime & Safety

Teen In Deadly Novato Crash Out Of Hospital; Arrested For DUI, Manslaughter

Around 1 a.m., several people called 911 and reported that a crash had occurred at the intersection of San Marin Drive and Simmons Lane.

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April 22, 2026

A teenager that police said was involved in a deadly crash in Novato earlier this month has been arrested after being released from the hospital.

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According to Novato Police, the 17-year-old was booked into Marin County Juvenile Hall after being medically cleared. The teen faces charges of gross vehicular manslaughter, felony DUI causing injury and child endangerment in connection with a solo vehicle crash on the morning of April 11.

Around 1 a.m., several people called 911 and reported that a crash had occurred at the intersection of San Marin Drive and Simmons Lane. Officers responded and found several inside the vehicle.

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