Redwood City, CA – On the evening of Sunday, May 25, 2026, a pedestrian hit-and-run resulted in Marie Perez Torres, 72, losing her life, and led to the arrest of Francisco Gallardo Alvarez, 52, according to KRON.
The Redwood City Police Department reports that the accident took place around 9:45 PM near Middlefield Road and Beech Street.
Authorities said officers arrived to find Torres with injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. She was transported to a nearby hospital emergency room, where she died from her injuries. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene before officers arrived.
Investigators obtained surveillance footage that captured the collision and determined the suspect vehicle was a late-model white Toyota Tundra. Detectives used automated license plate reader data to identify vehicles matching that description in the area at the time of the collision.
Officers located an address tied to the vehicle on Monday and found the suspected truck in the driveway, which was towed as evidence. Gallardo Alvarez was identified as the registered owner and driver and was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run resulting in injury or death. He was booked into the San Mateo County Maguire Correctional Facility.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Redwood City Police Department. The investigation remains ongoing.
California Hit-and-Run Laws
California Law requires drivers involved in a collision to stop their vehicle, notify law enforcement, and exchange insurance information with others involved. Failure to do so, considered to be a “hit-and-run,” is a misdemeanor in cases of property damage and a felony when someone has been injured.
Pedestrian Fatalities and Wrongful Death Claims
Drivers have a duty of care towards pedestrians, which includes being vigilant for those travelling by foot and, if a collision occurs, staying with the victim, alerting emergency responders, and cooperating with authorities investigating the crash.
For those who lose a loved one in a pedestrian accident, filing a wrongful death claim with the assistance of an experienced attorney can provide compensation for medical bills, funeral costs, and other related damages.
Should the at-fault driver evade authorities, compensation might still be available through a family member’s uninsured driver coverage. Consulting with a personal injury attorney can help determine the best options in such cases.
California Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California pedestrian accident lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
