Deadly hit-and-run on Silverado Trail leads to Napa man’s arrest
NAPA, CA, (September 09, 2025) - A 39-year-old Pope Valley man tragically died in a hit-and-run accident on Silverado Trail in Napa County early Sept. 9.
(GoFundMe)A Pope Valley motorcyclist, Jose Antonio Guerra Galvan, was tragically killed Tuesday morning when a driver fleeing the scene struck him on Silverado Trail in Napa County.
Jose Antonio Guerra Galvan was riding a southbound Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle around 6:30 a.m. when a 2004 Honda Civic, driven by a 34-year-old Napa resident, attempted a left turn into a driveway and struck him. Galvan suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver did not stop and later was arrested, facing felony hit-and-run with injury charges. Authorities continue to investigate the crash. The Galvan/Guerra family has started a GoFundMe campaign to support them during this difficult time.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
If you are involved in a hit-and-run, the law says to share information and notify emergency services. Most importantly, timely medical assistance can save someone’s life.
There were 31.39 motorcyclist fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in 2023, as compared to 1.13 passenger car occupant fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA). “Motorcycle riders are arguably the most vulnerable motorists on the roadways, given the fact that there are no airbags or sturdy windows to protect them from an impact,” said Candice Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond, an experienced accident attorney.
Bond stressed that in cases such as this, it is imperative to have an independent investigation into the crash conducted by a seasoned lawyer to protect the rights of the victim’s family.