Early Sunday morning, around 2:40AM, Novato Police Officers and Novato Fire personnel responded to the 7100 block of Redwood Blvd for a vehicle collision. Preliminary investigation revealed the driver of the pictured Honda minivan struck four parked cars while traveling north on Redwood Blvd. The force of the impact dislodged the rear passenger side door from the minivan.
The driver was identified as Jose Alfredo Baeza Cruz, a 28-year-old Novato resident, and was arrested for DUI. Baeza Cruz was safely booked into the Marin County Jail after receiving precautionary medical clearance at NCH. There were no other reported injuries.
With the holidays approaching, we kindly remind our community to NEVER drink and drive. The Novato Police Department continues to prioritize enforcement of impaired drivers and create safer roadways for our community. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (including marijuana & prescription medications), can lead to serious injuries or even death.
We encourage our community to report impaired drivers on our roadways and to engage in responsible consumption of alcohol, especially during the holidays, by designating a sober driver or utilizing a ride share service (Taxi, Uber, or Lyft). Give us a call at 415-897-4361 to report suspicious activity. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
