[10-17-2026] San Mateo County, CA – Two Children Seriously Injured After Suspected DUI Hit-and-Run Crash in Half Moon Bay

Two six-year-old children riding bicycles suffered serious injuries in a suspected DUI hit-and-run collision in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, on Saturday night, October 17, 2026.

According to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, the children were struck near Grandview Boulevard and Golden Gate Avenue. Both were hospitalized and remained in stable condition on Sunday.

Authorities alleged that the driver left the scene. A witness’s vehicle description helped deputies locate the vehicle, while a Daly City Police Department drone unit helped find the suspect in a wooded area south of Bancroft Avenue.

Deputies arrested Robert S., 37, of San Francisco. The Sheriff’s Office alleged that he was under the influence of alcohol and driving with a license suspended because of a previous DUI conviction.

The suspect was booked into Maguire Correctional Facility on multiple allegations, including hit-and-run causing injury.

The investigation remains ongoing.

How Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers Can Help

Hit-and-run accidents involving children on bicycles can cause severe and long-lasting injuries. Parents dealing with the aftermath of these crashes may find it helpful to get legal guidance on their family’s rights and the paths available to them.

Hit-and-run accident lawyers can help by examining the events leading up to the collision, reviewing police reports and other available evidence, and establishing liability among all parties involved. They may also help families pursue compensation for hospital bills, future medical care, pain and suffering, and other damages where applicable.

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