Teen Dies, Four Injured in Suspected DUI Crash in Novato

15 articles · Updated · The Santa Rosa Press Democrat · Apr 11

A suspected DUI crash in Novato early Saturday killed one teenager and left four others in serious to critical condition.
Police say the 17-year-old driver, believed to be under the influence of alcohol, crashed into a utility pole near San Marin Drive and Simmons Lane.
All teens were aged 16 to 18 and are not believed to be from Novato; local schools are providing grief counselors.

What became of the four critically injured teens after the horrific Novato DUI crash?

Did road design or a vehicle flaw contribute to the fatal teen crash at San Marin and Simmons?

Why do teen DUI prevention programs repeatedly fail to avert tragedies like the fatal Novato crash?

Could better late-night transit for teens prevent future DUI tragedies in suburban communities?

Did a school lockdown a day earlier create a climate of stress that influenced the teens' decisions?