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SUBJECT: ALPR Technology Assists Detectives in Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation
 
LOCATION: Middlefield Road & Beech Street, Redwood City
 
DATE/TIME: May 28, 2026 Approximately 1:00 PM
                                               
On May 24, 2026, Redwood City Police officers were dispatched to the area of Middlefield Road and Beech Street regarding a report of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision. Upon arrival, officers located a 72-year-old female pedestrian near the intersection. The pedestrian was transported by AMR to a local hospital emergency room, where she was later pronounced deceased.
 
UPDATE: On May 25, 2026, officers and detectives located video surveillance footage that captured the collision. Investigators determined the suspect vehicle was a late-model white Toyota Tundra. Detectives then utilized Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) data to identify vehicles matching that description in the area during the time of the collision.
 
The ALPR query identified a single vehicle associated with a local address. On May 25, 2026, officers located the suspected vehicle in the driveway of the registered owner's residence. The vehicle was subsequently towed as evidence, and additional follow-up investigation was conducted.
 
On May 28, 2026, the registered owner and driver of the truck responded to the Redwood City Police Department. He was identified as 52-year-old Redwood City resident Francisco GallardoAlvarez. GallardoAlvarez was arrested for Penal Code 192(c)(2) – Vehicular Manslaughter and Vehicle Code 20001(a) – Hit and Run Resulting in Injury or Death. Shortly thereafter, GallardoAlvarez was transported and booked into the San Mateo County Maguire Correctional Facility.
 
This case remains under active investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Redwood City Police Department non-emergency number at 650-780-7100.