(Updated July 8 at 06:40) – Salinas police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal hit and run crash. The incident occurred Sunday night when a man driving a Lincoln crashed into a Toyota minivan at the intersection of Madeira Avenue and Market Street. He then fled the scene on foot. The man’s passenger, 24-year-old Yesenia Romero died from injuries sustained in the crash. Police began seeking 21-year-old Anthony Bouchereau as a person of interest. Officers located Bouchereau at a truck stop Wednesday night. He was booked into Monterey County Jail for vehicular manslaughter and hit and run.
(Updated July 7 at 06:23) – A $5,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to the arrest of the driver involved in a fatal hit and run crash Sunday night. The incident occurred shortly after 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Madeira Avenue and Market Street. A man driving a Lincoln reportedly crashed into a Toyota minivan before fleeing the scene on foot. The man’s passenger, 24-year-old Yesenia Romero, was transported to the hospital with severe injuries. She was pronounced dead shortly after. Investigators are seeking 21-year-old Anthony Seven Bouchereau in connection with the incident. Anyone with information is to contact Salinas police.
(Posted July 6 at 06:20) SALINAS – A Salinas woman was killed in a hit and run crash Sunday night. The incident occurred shortly before 8 p.m. at the intersection of Madeira Avenue and Market Street. A man driving a Lincoln reportedly crashed into a Toyota minivan before fleeing the scene on foot. The man’s passenger, 24-year-old Yesenia Romero, was transported to the hospital with severe injuries. She was pronounced dead shortly after. The driver of the Toyota and her three passengers were uninjured. Police are seeking Anthony Seven Bouchereau in connection with the incident. Anyone with information is to contact Salinas police. (S.G.)
