Family and friends of Yuma hit and run victim hold peaceful protest
Paul Vozzella
YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA) – A peaceful protest was held in Yuma Saturday at the sight of a recent hit and run.
Family and friends of Mariella Acosta gathered near the intersection of S. Avenue B and W. County 14th Street at 10:00 a.m.
Acosta was killed in a hit and run on December 6, 2025.
The person responsible, a 27-year-old man from Somerton, turned himself in and went to court, but was released because no charges were filed.
Now, the family is looking for a resolution.
“It’s really hard for us, I mean, being out here…fighting for her, and and nothing happens from the county. I mean nothing happened. Nobody did nothing about her, so she died here, and basically, nobody’s doing nothing about it, so…[we’re] just looking for answers,” said Alberto Ramirez, Acosta’s stepfather.
Acosta was 21-years-old.