Family and friends of Yuma hit and run victim hold peaceful protest

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.