One dead in hit and run on S. Avenue B in Yuma
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) is investigating a hit and run which left one person dead.
According to a press release, it happened before 5:00 a.m. Saturday in the area of S. Avenue B and W. County 14th Street.
YCSO says the victim was walking on the side of the road when a "passing vehicle struck her and continued without stopping."
YCSO is describing the vehicle as a possible sedan or coup, with the front passenger side, near the headlight area, damaged.
The victim, identified as 21-year-old Mariella Acosta of Yuma, was pronounced dead at the scene, YCSO says. Next of kin was notified.
The investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information regarding the case, call YCSO at (928) 783-4427, call 78-CRIME to remain anonymous, or visit YCSO's website to submit an anonymous tip.
