**Suspect in Dolores Hernandez’s Fatal Hit-and-Run Fails to Appear in Court**
Following the tragic hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of Dolores Hernandez on September 22 in the Villa Fontana area of Tijuana, the alleged perpetrator, Miguel “N,” did not show up for a scheduled court appearance. This has left Dolores’s family concerned about the possibility of his escape.
The incident occurred late on September 22 when Dolores Hernandez was near the intersection of Calle Dos and Calle Venecia. She was preparing to enter her parked blue Honda Civic when Miguel, driving a Subaru at high speed, struck her, resulting in her death at the scene.
“My mother was lying on the ground completely,” recounted Iván de Jesús González Hernández, Dolores’s son. “People who helped her said Miguel ‘N,’ who we know, was speeding and driving erratically. In one of his maneuvers, he got too close to where my mom was parked just as she was about to get in the car.”
According to witnesses, Miguel attempted to flee but was restrained by locals and later handed over to municipal officers. He faces charges of alleged manslaughter in Dolores’s death. Iván explained, “The police report stated he was intoxicated, but a test at the prosecution showed only a ‘slight scent of alcohol,’ conveniently so.”
During his initial court appearance on September 25, the inconsistencies in police reports led to his release, casting his detention as unlawful. Without appropriate safety measures in place, Miguel didn’t appear for his following court date on October 25, and Dolores’s family, including her five children and seven grandchildren, are now demanding his arrest.
“It’s very sad not being able to mourn your mother because you’re stuck dealing with endless procedures,” Iván lamented.
Rubén Alfredo Maximiliano Ramos Jiménez, Tijuana’s Regional Prosecutor, stated that an arrest warrant request was submitted but denied, as all attempts to locate Miguel must be exhausted.
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**Secondary Article: Hit-and-Run Cases in Tijuana Prompt Calls for Stricter Legal Frameworks**
In recent months, Tijuana has seen a disturbing rise in hit-and-run incidents, leading to public outcry for tougher laws and enforcement. Local authorities face criticism for their handling of such cases, often citing procedural technicalities as hurdles in delivering justice.
Community advocates argue that current policies do not adequately deter offenders from fleeing the scene, as seen in the case of Dolores Hernandez. Legal experts propose reforms that would impose harsher penalties on those leaving accident scenes, alongside expedited court processes to prevent delays in victim compensation and justice.
Citizens are urged to engage in forums and discussions protesting lenient legal responses and to support legislative changes that enhance public safety on Tijuana’s roads.
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