SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on Wednesday, January 19 that 38-year-old Elizabeth Gonzalez of Greenfield, was sentenced on January 19 to 6 years in state prison for striking and killing a pedestrian while driving under the influence of methamphetamine. On August 28, 2021, at 1:29 a.m., Gonzalez was driving westbound on E. Alisal Street near the intersection of N. Wood Street in central Salinas when she struck and killed 30-year-old pedestrian Domingo Trinidad Rodriguez. Gonzalez waited at the scene for police to arrive. An investigation by the Salinas Police Department determined that she had been driving under the influence of methamphetamine and speeding at the time of the crash. This case was prosecuted by the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office specialized DUI Vertical Prosecution Unit. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California
Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of the King City Police Department is informing the community that the suspect vehicle involved in a quadruple homicide that occurred Sunday, March 3 on the 200 block of North Second Street in King City, has been located and recovered. The vehicle was located in an unincorporated area of South Monterey County. The King City Police Department is receiving assistance from multiple local and federal law enforcement partners in this investigation. Based on the nature of this investigation, no further details regarding the recovery of this vehicle are being released at this time. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office and the King City PD are asking the community for their assistance in reporting any information they may know regarding this incident which tragically left 4 people dead and 7 people injured, two with critical injuries. Information can be provided by contacting the following: King City Detective Sergeant Josh Partida 831-3
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