Flaviano Soltero Arrested after Fatal January Hit-And-Run Crash on Highway 101 in Smith River
Patrick McConkey Killed, Flaviano Soltero Arrested after Smith River Crash on Highway 101
Smith River, California (February 22, 2020) – A man has been arrested in connection with a January hit-and-run collision that led to the death of a pedestrian in Smith River, according to the authorities.
The deadly crash happened at about 9:30 p.m. January 2, on Highway 101 just north of Timbers Boulevard.
Authorities said Patrick McConkey was walking on the west side of Highway 101 when a southbound a grey Honda Odyssey struck him. The driver fled the scene after the incident.
McConkey died as a result of the crash.
Flaviano Soltero Arrested after Fatal Smith River Pedestrian Crash
After an investigation, the CHP arrested a suspect on February 13. The suspect, identified as Flaviano Tovar Soltero, 29, of Smith River, was arrested and booked into the Del Norte County Jail on charges of vehicular manslaughter, hit-and-run causing death, and obstructing a public officer. He was being held on a $100,000 bail.
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Every family that lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident is entitled to a wrongful death claim.
Our attorneys will conduct an independent investigation to get to the exact factors that led to the accident.
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