Suspect arrested for fatal hit-and-run of Yuma woman
Eduardo Morales
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) says a driver hit and killed 21-year-old Mariella Acosta of Yuma on South Avenue B and West County 14th Street early Saturday morning.
Deputies say she was walking along the side of the street when a passing vehicle hit her and did not stop.
Acosta died at the scene and the suspect, a 27-year-old man from Somerton, later turned himself in.
“It’s very important to stay on scene of a collision and that way all the facts and circumstances can be basically told to the first responders on scene,” said Cpl. William Rice, a corporal for YCSO.
The suspect is still in custody with a $100,000 bond and is facing one count of failing to stay at the scene of an accident involving death or injury.
YCSO has a warning for those considering leaving a scene like this.
“If you do happen to flee, this case and your case will not be closed, the sheriff’s office, and investigators will continue to work the case until the suspect is located,” says Tania Pavlak, the Public Affairs Specialist for YCSO.
The suspect is still in custody and is set to appear in court on Tuesday morning.