Tuesday, 27 November 2007 08:58
Man Arrested for Hit and Run Sunday
Also on Sunday, a 20-year old man was arrested for hit and run after
an accident at the intersection of Hwy 16 and Hwy 49. According to the
CHP, a 60-year old Placerville man was eastbound
on Hwy 16 at a stated speed of 50 miles per hour when Gerardo Chavarin of Placerville turned left
onto Hwy 49, directly in the path of the oncoming car. The Sacramento man swerved to avoid a collision
but was unsuccessful -- he was ejected from his car and fortunately received
only minor injuries. Chavarin fled the scene but was followed by a witness who
flagged down CHP Officer Merrill, who stopped and arrested Chavarin.