The Brief
- 17-year-old in custody for suspected DUI that left a Novato High School student dead
- Investigators say suspect was driving a Kia Soul stolen in Marin County
- Novato schools superintendent says grief counseling session for students on Wednesday
NOVATO, Calif. – A family is grieving after a 14-year-old Novato High School student was killed in a car crash Saturday night, while riding in a vehicle with another teenager suspected of driving under the influence.
The family says the victim’s birthday is next month. He would have turned 15.
The Novato School District Superintendent Dr. Tracy Smith sent a letter on Monday offering condolences and support to the staff and students.
Novato community officers support for victim’s friends and family
“We must join together as a community as we experience this tragic event, stay focused on the students involved, and hold each other near with unconditional love and support,” Dr. Smith wrote.…