Man Charged w/Felony Hit-And-Run on 11 YRO Atascadero Boy Pleads Not Guilty 3.20.2025
31-year-old Zachary Bernal made his first court appearance on Tuesday this week. He is being charged with fatal hit-and-run while driving under the influence, which resulted in the death of 11-year-old Jose Gutierrez. The hearing lasted no longer than five minutes, and Bernal pled “not guilty.” He is due back in court March 24th.