On October 10, 2022, at approximately 7:10 p.m., officers responded to 3600 Dilido Road regarding a major accident. The preliminary investigation determined an eight-year-old boy was hit by a vehicle while riding a scooter. The boy was transported to an area hospital where died from his injuries. The driver, Miguel Martinez, 30, did remain at the scene.
Further investigation determined Martinez was intoxicated and was driving with a child in his vehicle at the time of the crash. Martinez was arrested and charged with Murder and DWI of 2 or More Previous Convictions.
The investigation is ongoing and is documented under case numbers 184757-2022 and 184779-2022.