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New judge needed for hit-and-run suspect

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The man accused of running over a 21-year-old on New Year's Day had his plea deal once again rejected in court, and his case will now head to new judge.

45-year-old Alfredo Enriquez Flores is accused of running over 21-year-old Esteyan Medel on New Year's Day.

Flores pled guilty to one count of manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident involving death.

Judge Roger Nelson rejected the plea deal for the second time in as many weeks.

His case will now be handed over to a new judge.

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