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Exclusive: Susan Gladding shares her emotional journey, fight for Gavin’s Law and her powerful message to Governor Newsom
January 19, 2020
It’s something no spouse and family can prepare for, a deadly hit and run. The wife of the late Clovis vice principal Gavin Gladding continues her emotional journey and fight for Gavin’s law this next Thursday in Sacramento.
Wife of late Clovis vice principal hopes to pass legislation
January 16, 2020
FRESNO, California (KSEE) – The wife of the late Clovis vice principal, Susan Gladding, says she will be heading back to Sacramento for another round of talks with state lawmakers in hopes to pass another legislative hurdle.
Assembly Public Safety Committee Approves ‘Gavin’s Law’ Bill
January 16, 2020
The California Assembly Public Safety Committee approved a bill Jan. 14 named after Clovis Unified Vice Principal Gavin Gladding, who was killed by a hit-and-run driver in September 2018.
Gavin’s Law, Punishing Hit-and-Run Drivers, Advances in Assembly
January 14, 2020
A law to toughen criminal penalties on hit-and-run drivers inspired by a Fresno tragedy passed a major legislative hurdle Tuesday. The Assembly Public Safety Committee approved “Gavin’s Law” 5-0 with three members not present.
Assemblyman and family fighting for stricter Gavin's Law after tragedy
January 09, 2020
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- When Rogelio Maravilla was handcuffed and sent to prison, the family of Clovis Unified educator Gavin Gladding felt relieved.
Las Vegas man seriously injured in hit-and-run crash on California freeway
January 08, 2020
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A Las Vegas man suffered serious injuries when he was struck in a hit-and-run crash last week on a California freeway, according to law enforcement.
Driver who hit and killed Vice Principal Gavin Gladding released from prison
January 07, 2020
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The driver who hit and killed 43-year old Clovis Unified Vice Principal Gavin Gladding in a hit-and-run crash has been released from prison early.
Lawmakers discuss bill for hit-and-run driver penalties
March 19, 2019
SACRAMENTO (KRON) - A bill that would beef up the penalties for drivers of serious hit and run crashes is gaining traction the State Capitol.
Words from the heart help sway lawmakers to take closer look at 'Gavin's Law'
March 19, 2019
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- When Susan Gladding took to the stand to honor her late husband's memory she knew it would be an uphill battle.
5 Things To Know Before You Go
March 19, 2019
The family of Clovis Unified Vice Principal, Gavin Gladding, will be in Sacramento today advocating for new legislation in his name.
Gladding’s Powerful Testimony Changes Minds in Assembly
March 19, 2019
Gavin’s Law was headed for failure in the Democratically-controlled Assembly Public Safety Committee on Tuesday.
March 19, 2019
Sacramento - A bill that would beef up the penalties for drivers of a serious hit and run crashes is gaining traction in the State Capitol.
Gavin's Law Closer To Becoming Law
March 19, 2019
A bill looking to strengthen penalties for hit and run drivers cleared an important hurdle Tuesday.
Emotional Testimony From Widow Helps ‘Gavin’s Law’ Pass Through Committee
March 19, 2019
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A bill looking to strengthen penalties for hit and run drivers cleared an important hurdle Tuesday. Assembly Bill 582, also known as Gavin’s Law, would close a loophole that incentivizes some people to leave the scene of a crash.
Passenger during hit and run crash that killed Gavin Gladding pleads no contest to felony charge
March 19, 2019
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The passenger during the hit and run crash that killed Clovis Unified vice principal Gavin Gladding has pleaded no contest to the felony count against her.
Hearing On Gavin's Law
March 18, 2019
A bill looking to strengthen penalties for hit and run drivers cleared an important hurdle Tuesday.
Will Gavin’s Law, Honoring Killed Educator, Clear First Hurdle?
March 18, 2019
Hundreds of family and friends of a Clovis Unified educator killed in a hit-and-run accident gathered at a Fresno park on Friday asking Assemblyman Jim Patterson (R-Fresno) one thing: Bring home justice for their beloved Gavin Gladding.
How would Gavin's Law have affected drivers in past hit-and-run crashes?
March 15, 2019
Under the current statute, California Vehicle Code Section 20001, the maximum penalty for a hit-and-run where someone was hurt or killed is four years in prison, and/or a fine of between one thousand to ten thousand dollars.
Gavin's Law draws crowds of supporters, wanting harsher penalties for hit-and-runs
March 15, 2019
FRESNO, Calif. - The death of beloved Clovis vice principal Gavin Gladding is now the driving force behind proposed California policy change.
Gavin's Law: New proposed bill for tougher hit-and-run penalties
February 22, 2019
The grief of Gavin Gladding's death is still fresh for his parents Gary and Rita Gladding.
Gavin's Law: Bill introduced in honor of beloved Clovis hit-and-run victim
February 22, 2019
A proposed bill called Gavin's Law was introduced to the State Assembly on Friday. Gavin Gladding's family believes the current hit-and-run statute lacks teeth.
Proposed 'Gavin's Law' Aims To Increase Penalties For Hit and Run Drivers
February 22, 2019
FRESNO, Calif. -- A proposed bill to increase penalties for hit and run drivers is about to go through the hearing process.
Fresno teen sentenced to three years in prison in hit-and-run killing of Clovis educator
November 26, 2018
A Fresno teen was sentenced to three years in prison Monday morning for the hit-and-run killing of a Clovis Unified vice principal.
Plea deal reached for man charged as accessory in fatal hit-and-run of Clovis educator Gavin Gladding
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Flanked by his defense attorney, Moises Valdez Guerrero wore a dark colored suit on Wednesday as he agreed to a plea bargain for his involvement in the cover up of a deadly hit-and-run crash that took the life of a popular Clovis educator.
Susan Gladding’s emotional statement to the court during sentencing of husband’s killer
November 27, 2018
Susan Gladding, wife of Gavin Gladding, speaks to the court during the sentencing hearing of Rogelio Alvarez Maravilla on Monday morning. Alvarez Maravilla was sentenced to three years in prison for the hit-and-run killing. Video by: John Walker
Family of hit-and-run victim calls for stiffer penalties
Thursday, November 29, 2018
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The brief prison sentence Rogelio Alvarez Maraville received for killing Gavin Gladding in a hit-and-run accident is seen by Gladding's mother, Rita, as an offense to his memory.
Uncovered documents connect several people to deadly Gavin Gladding hit-and-run
Tuesday, December 04, 2018
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Action News has unearthed search warrants connecting several people to the cover-up after the hit-and-run collision that killed popular Clovis Unified vice principal Gavin Gladding.
‘No remorse or apology.’ Details of beer pong and coverups in Clovis educator’s death
November 20, 2018
Rogelio Alvarez Maravilla went to a party where attendees were playing beer pong before he ran over Clovis Unified administrator Gavin Gladding in a hit-and-run fatal collision in September, according to a Fresno Superior Court document released this week.
'The life we dreamed of...was turned upside down:' widow of Clovis educator during sentencing of 18-year old hit and run driver
Monday, November 26, 2018
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The grief is still new and life without Gavin is still an adjustment. His widow's entire life plans were destroyed that September morning. And she's now trying to cope with raising two young kids without the man who they all adored.
CHP announces that it has arrested teen suspected of hit and run that killed Clovis Unified Vice Principal Gavin Gladding
Friday, September 21, 2018
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The California Highway Patrol has arrested the suspect who is suspected of hitting and killing Clovis Unified Vice Principal Gavin Gladding. Rogelio Alvarez, 18, was arrested Friday night and is accused of vehicular manslaughter, hit and run, and driving without a license.
Driver suspected in hit-and-run death of Clovis administrator arrested. He has no license
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
The driver suspected of killing a popular Clovis Unified administrator was arrested Friday by the California Highway Patrol.
Suspect accused of hit and run death of Vice Principal Gavin Gladding released after posting bail
September 22, 2018
Fresno Calif. - Suspect accused of the hit and run accident that killed Fort Washington Elementary School Vice Principal Gavin Gladding released from jail after posting bail. The Fresno Sheriff’s said the suspect identified as 18-year old Rogelio Alvarez posted bond and released just after 10:00 am on Saturday. His bail was set at $6,100.
Broken windshield, mirror replaced after collision that killed Clovis vice principal
OCTOBER 09, 2018
Rogelio Alvarez Maravilla, who’s accused of killing Clovis Unified vice principal Gavin Gladding on Friant Road, has admitted to being the driver in the fatal hit-and-run collision last month, newly released Fresno Superior Court documents say.
Court documents reveal truck in deadly hit and run had been repaired before suspect turned himself in
Tuesday, October 09, 2018
Action News has obtained court documents revealing the truck involved in the hit and run crash that killed Gavin Gladding a Clovis Unified Vice Principal had been repaired before the suspect turned himself into the California Highway Patrol.
18-year-old pleads no contest to hit-and-run that killed Gavin Gladding
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Rogelio Alvarez-Maravilla, the driver who is accused of the hit-and-run that killed vice principal Gavin Gladding, has pleaded no contest to all the charges against him.
Family, friends gather for final farewell to Gavin Gladding
Monday, September 24, 2018
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Members of the Clovis Unified community joined family and friends to say goodbye to a man who touched so many lives.
Clovis West, Community Raises Money For Gladding Family With A White-Out
September 28, 2018
CLOVIS, Ca - Clovis, CA - A white-out to raise money for the Gladding family. About 600 shirts were sold prior to Friday's game at $10 apiece and that's across Clovis Unified. During the game it was very evident that many students and teachers are still trying to cope with the tragic hit and run death of Gavin Gladding.
Reward now over $20,000 for tips leading to arrest of driver who hit and killed Clovis Unified Vice Principal
Thursday, September 20, 2018
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The reward has increased for tips leading to the arrest of the driver of a truck that hit and killed a beloved Clovis Unified Vice Principal.
Memorial grows for educator killed in hit and run
September 17, 2018
Fresno - The California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly hit and run. The accident happened around 6 a.m., Sunday.
Family joins CHP asking people for help in finding suspect who hit and killed Clovis Unified Vice Principal
Friday, September 21, 2018
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Notes and flowers carry on Gavin Gladding's legacy at the intersection of Friant and Old Friant Road. His students have been vocal about finding the driver that abandoned their vice principal on the side of the road. On Friday, his grief-stricken family joined in the chorus of voices for truth.
Authorities continue to search for hit-and-run driver who killed beloved Clovis Unified Vice Principal
Monday, September 17, 2018
FRESNO, Calif. -- A community left shocked and heartbroken following the death of Gavin Gladding killed early Sunday morning in a hit and run while jogging near Friant and Old Friant road.
Crime Stoppers reward jumps to $7,200 in Gavin Gladding hit-and-run case
September 19, 2018
FRESNO COUNTY, California - The Crime Stoppers reward in the case of a Clovis Unified vice principal who was killed in a hit-and-run over the weekend has been raised to $7,200
Runners pay tribute to Fort Washington administrator in Gavin Gladding Mile
November 04, 2018
An estimated 400 participants joined the final mile of the Two Cities Marathon and Half to honor Fort Washington Elementary School administrator Gavin Gladding who was killed by a hit-and-run driver while training for the marathon.
Fort Washington Elementary vice principal killed by hit-and-run driver
September 17, 2018
FRESNO, Calif. - The community of Fort Washington Elementary School is grieving, following the death of the school's vice principal, 43-year old Gavin Gladding. The California Highway Patrol said Gladding was jogging on Friant Road around 6pm on Sunday morning, when the driver of a pick-up truck hit him and drove off. Investigators continue the hunt for that driver.
Well known Clovis Unified administrator Gavin Gladding killed
September 16, 2018
CLOVIS, California - Well known Clovis Unified administrator Gavin Gladding was killed in a hit and run accident on Sunday.