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Novato Teen Driver Charged in Fatal Crash Is Booked Into Juvenile Hall

The case now heads to county prosecutors for charging decisions in juvenile court.

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A 17-year-old driver was booked on manslaughter and DUI charges after a crash in Marin County that killed Nicolas “Nico” Vargas (pictured), a high school student from Rohnert Park. and injured four others, police said.

Overview

  • The 17-year-old suspected driver was booked Monday into Marin County Juvenile Hall after being released from the hospital.
  • Police listed three felonies: gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, felony DUI causing injury, and child endangerment.
  • The Marin County District Attorney is reviewing the case, and a court date has not been set.
  • The April 11 crash just before 1 a.m. at San Marin Drive and Simmons Lane killed a teen identified by friends as Nicolas “Nico” Vargas and injured four others.
  • Investigators say the Toyota Camry lost control on a curve and hit a metal utility pole, while the four survivors are now stable and schools arranged counseling as a family fundraiser passed $15,000.