Jackie Rhodes Dead, Dominic Carvalho Arrested after Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on Main Street [St. Helena, CA]

81-Year-Old Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Collision near Deer Park Road

ST. HELENA, CA (August 14, 2024) – Jackie Rhodes died Sunday, and Dominic Carvalho was arrested after a hit-and-run crash on Main Street.

The incident happened around 10:00 a.m., in the 2800 block of Main Street near Deer Park Road on August 4th.

Investigators report that Rhodes was walking north in the bicycle lane at the time. There, 43-year-old Carvalho was driving a vehicle and struck her, throwing her into a ditch.

Nearby witnesses located 81-year-old Rhodes, of Napa who was conscious and rushed her to Queen of the Valley Hospital. However, she later passed away.

Following a thorough investigation, authorities arrested Carvalho, a resident of Yountville, on suspicion of multiple felonies including felony hit-and-run resulting in death or injury. Authorities set his bail at $100,000.

No further details are public at this time; however, more information will be provided once made available.

Those with further information regarding the accident are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible. To report any information about the incident, contact Officer Stephenson at the St. Helena Police Department at 707-312-1221.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Jackie M. Rhodes.

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