Erick Barrios Arrested in Deadly Pedestrian Crash on Amphitheater Parkway

Suspect Arrested in Fatal Mountain View Hit-and-Run Crash

Mountain View, CA (January 21, 2025) On Sunday morning, authorities arrested 42-year-old Erick Barrios of Campbell after a tragic pedestrian crash on Amphitheater Parkway.

According to Mountain View police (MVPD), the disastrous crash happened 7:15 a.m. at the intersection of Amphitheater Parkway and Joaquin Road.

Reports say that officers responded to reports of a pedestrian hit-and-run. When they arrived, they found a severely injured pedestrian lying in the roadway. Officers provided first aid until Mountain View Fire Department personnel arrived at the scene.

The victim was transported to a hospital but succumbed to their injuries.

Authorities located the fleeing vehicle a short distance from the crash site. The driver, identified as Barrios, was arrested and booked into Santa Clara Main Jail. Barrios faces multiple charges, including murder, felony hit-and-run, driving under the influence, and an outstanding warrant.

The Sweet Lawyers extend their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the victim of the pedestrian crash on Amphitheater Parkway. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.

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