Tech CEO and 'Below Deck' guest faces murder charge in hit-and-run.

William ‘Billy’ Rodriguez has been charged with murder after allegedly hitting a woman on a scooter with his car in Palm Springs in October 2024.

The 47-year-old, a former charter guest on Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean and CEO of Silvercrest Advertising, was arrested and taken to the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio, California.

Rodriguez appeared in court on October 15, where he pleaded not guilty to murder, felony hit-and-run, and driving with a suspended license in connection with the death of 60-year-old Christina Barrington, who was struck while riding a scooter.

Despite prosecutors requesting no bail due to his past DUI and driving with a suspended license, a judge granted Rodriguez bail, and he has been released, according to his attorney David Greenberg.

Rodriguez allegedly hit Barrington with his car after leaving an Eric Clapton concert at Acrisure Arena and visiting two bars in downtown Palm Springs on October 11, 2024. He reportedly drove at 65 mph in a 45-mph zone before fleeing the scene, dragging the scooter nearly 1,400 feet.

The following day, Rodriguez left for Las Vegas, telling his employees that his car had been stolen and wrecked. His attorney disputes claims that Rodriguez tried to evade authorities at Acrisure Arena when they attempted to contact him.

Rodriguez’s next court appearance is scheduled for Friday.