Food Truck Driver Arrested In San Rafael Hit-And-Run

SAN RAFAEL, CA – San Rafael police have arrested a food truck driver for a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian Sunday evening, a police sergeant said.

Gerardo Mata Reyes, 44, of Richmond, is suspected of hitting a 34-year-old San Rafael man who was crossing Kerner Boulevard at Larkspur Street around 6:15 p.m. Sunday, Sgt. Roy Leon said.

The pedestrian suffered major injuries but is expected to fully recover. He was taken to Marin General Hospital and could be released soon, Leon said.

Witnesses said a large taco truck struck the man and fled. The female owner of the Richmond business that owns at least two taco trucks notified San Rafael police, Leon said.

Reyes was identified as the driver and he tried to avoid arrest by crawling out of a bedroom window at his residence Wednesday. He admitted striking the pedestrian and said he fled because he was afraid of being
arrested, according to Leon.

Reyes was booked into Marin County Jail on suspicion of felony hit-and-run and misdemeanor driving without a valid license. He is being held under $50,000 bail.

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