El Centro police find suspect involved in fatal hit-and-run on Imperial Avenue

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) - One person was arrested after a hit-and-run killed a man, according to El Centro Police Department (ECPD).

On Thursday, May 14, at about 9:20 p.m., El Centro officers were called about a crash in the area of Imperial Avenue and Pico Avenue.

Once on scene, officers found an adult man suffering from critical injuries, according to ECPD.

ECPD says the vehicle fled the scene after hitting the man.

Lifesaving measures were given to the man, but he died from his injuries on scene.

Officers were able to find the suspected vehicle and driver due to witness testimony and additional investigative leads.

The driver was arrested for a felony hit-and-run causing death, according to ECPD.