Paso Robles, California — A 15-year-old driver was arrested early Sunday morning following a hit-and-run accident in Paso Robles that left a passenger with severe injuries.
Around 1 a.m., the teenager was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro at 80 to 90 mph on North River Road near Wellsona Road when they lost control while approaching a turn. The car veered off the road and rolled multiple times, ejecting 22-year-old Raul Santiago Cortez, who sustained serious injuries.
This incident underscores the importance of adhering to traffic laws and the dangers of reckless driving to prevent tragic accidents in California. The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the accident.
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