It saddens me to inform you today that Obi-Wan Kenobi has turned to the dark side ...

We're just hearing about it now, but apparently a guy named Obiwan Kenobi was arrested in Roseville, California back on April 21st, for a hit-and-run that took place in March.

He's 37, and yes, his real name is Obiwan Kenobi. We don't know why for sure, but clearly either he or his parents were huge "Star Wars" fans.

Back on Monday, March 19th, Obiwan tried to merge into the right lane, hit two cars, fled the scene, and caused a four-car pile-up.  Two people were injured.

Obiwan was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run causing injury, booked, then released on bail.