Novato Man Arrested in Connection With DUI Crash, Other Crimes

NOVATO (CBS SF/BCN) -- Novato Police arrested a man Wednesday believed to be connected to a DUI crash and other crimes.

Julio Navarrete, 38, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle, DUI causing injury, hit-and-run causing injury and possession of a controlled substance, according to the Novato Police Department.

On Wednesday at 8:11 p.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle crash on Vintage Way.

Responding officers learned the driver, later identified as Navarrete, fled the scene following the crash.

A 30-year-old passenger was transported to the hospital with moderate injuries, police said.

A second passenger, identified as Llana Summers, 24, was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Around 8:38 p.m., officers located Navarrete in the area and took him into custody.