Family of hit-and-run victim to hold protest in Yuma
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The family of a young woman who died in a hit-and-run is planning on holding a protest.
21-year-old Mariella Acosta was hit and killed on the morning of December 6 on South Avenue B and West County 14th Street near Somerton.
A man turned himself in and went to court but was released because no charges were filed.
Her family and friends say they haven’t received an update and have grown frustrated with the investigation.
“We haven’t gotten an answer for any of the questions that we’ve made towards the detectives. The goal of this protest is to let us be heard for them to tell us what is going on,” said Daniela Rubio, the mother of the hit-and-run victim.
The protest will be held Saturday, January 9 where the hit and run happened, at 10 a.m.
