Sedona AZ (April 22, 2014) – Just after 3AM on April 20, 2014, YCSO deputies were called to the 1400 block of Verde Valley School Road regarding a hit and run accident. The reporting party told deputies that after hearing screeching tires and a loud crashing sound, he went outside and found extensive damage to a concrete wall, mailboxes, and landscaping on both his and his neighbors property. Prior to the arrival of deputies, the reporting party located an unoccupied vehicle with obvious collision damage parked in the 1100 block of
Verde Valley School Road. The vehicle, a Red Mazda RX7, was registered to Sunny Michalicek, 30 years of age, residing in the Village of Oak Creek.The record check indicated Michalicek had an outstanding felony arrest warrant with a bond of $25,000 involving a DUI case. A film canister inside the vehicle was found to contain marijuana residue. The vehicle was impounded as part of a hit and run investigation.
There was an estimate of at least $2000 regarding the property damage.
Around 10:45 PM the same day, deputies located Michalicek at his home on Valley Trail in the Village of Oak Creek. He admitted to the hit and run claiming he did not report the incident because he was “shaken up and scared.” Michalicek was arrested for his warrant and the additional charges including Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Criminal Damage and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Total bond is currently $26,500 and he remains in-custody in the Camp Verde Detention Center.
Michalicek denied he was under the influence at the time of the accident claiming the collision occurred while swerving to avoid a Javelina.
Citizens can contact the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office with information or questions at 928-771-3260 or the YCSO website: www.ycsoaz.gov