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Driver Convicted in Fatal Crash that Killed Trooper

6/7/2025

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Raul Benitez-Santana, 33, was convicted of vehicular homicide and assault in Washington state for the tragic death of Trooper Christopher Gadd, 27. The fatal crash in March 2024 saw Benitez-Santana's speeding vehicle collide with Gadd's parked cruiser, marking a devastating moment in a life already marred by legal troubles and immigration issues.

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Raul Benitez-Santana, 33, was convicted of vehicular homicide and assault in Washington state for the tragic death of Trooper Christopher Gadd, 27. The fatal crash in March 2024 saw Benitez-Santana's speeding vehicle collide with Gadd's parked cruiser, marking a devastating moment in a life already marred by legal troubles and immigration issues.