Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Robert "Bob" Halmayr
Gender : Male
Age : 28
Race : White
Date : 03/17/2025
Location : Montgomery Drive and Farmer's Lane
City : Santa Rosa
County : Sonoma
State : California
Agency : Santa Rosa Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On March 17, 2025, 28-year-old Robert "Bob" Halmayr of Glen Ellen was driving a silver Toyota Camry northbound on Farmer’s Lane in Santa Rosa when he was struck by a gray Nissan Maxima driven by Aaron Rodriguez Hernandez, 21. Hernandez was being monitored by police who had earlier observed him speeding. Although police stated they did not maintain continuous visual contact and were not in a position to conduct a stop, they saw the Maxima again shortly before the crash. The collision occurred at Montgomery Drive and Farmer’s Lane, pushing both vehicles into a nearby parking lot. Halmayr was pronounced dead at the scene. Hernandez was arrested and faces charges including vehicular manslaughter, DUI drugs with injury, and violation of probation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://patch.com/california/sonomavalley/coroner-identifies-glen-ellen-man-killed-during-santa-rosa-pursuit
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/driver-pursued-by-police-involved-in-fatal-crash-in-santa-rosa/
https://www.sonomacountygazette.com/sonoma-county-news/robert-halmayr-remembered-after-tragic-crash/