Salome Godinez Killed in Hit-and-Run Car Accident on Abernathy Road in Fairfield
Salome Godinez Killed in Fairfield Car Crash on Abernathy Road near Andrews Lane
Fairfield, California (March 20, 2021) – Marcos Manuel Guzman was arrested after a hit-and-run car accident that left a 60-year-old Fairfield man dead last week on Saturday in Fairfield, authorities said.
The accident happened at around 9:45 a.m. Saturday, March 13, in the 4400 block of Abernathy Road, just north of Andrews Lane.
Authorities said Salome Godinez, 60, of Fairfield, was driving a Honda ATV on Abernathy Road when, for unknown reasons, he was hit by another vehicle driven by Guzman.
Emergency personnel responded to the scene and found Godinez lying down on the roadway.
Godinez was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving measures performed by the responding paramedics.
Guzman did not stop to render aid to the victim and fled the scene. On Friday, Guzman was arrested and booked into the Napa County Jail for felony hit-and-run and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
Further details about the accident were not immediately available.
The crash remains under investigation.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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