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Gilbert DUI Crash Suspect Arrested After Hospital Release, Faces Two Murder Counts

Investigators say he ran a red light at up to 96 mph with a blood alcohol level of 0.287.

Overview

  • Police identified the suspect as Robb Hintzsche, 35, who was booked into Maricopa County jail after being released from the hospital on Thanksgiving Day.
  • He faces two counts of second-degree murder, three counts of felony endangerment, and one count of animal cruelty, according to police and local reports.
  • The Sept. 19 collision at Recker and Ray Roads killed Lyft driver Nicole Snell, 36, passenger Marisa Jorgenson, 33, and Snell’s dog, Bellini.
  • Investigators say Snell was proceeding north on a green light when Hintzsche allegedly entered the intersection westbound on a red light, causing her car to spin into a traffic pole while his vehicle rolled.
  • Police noted speeds estimated between 89 and 96 mph in a 45 mph zone and issued a public statement offering condolences and urging against impaired driving.