Suspect in Father’s Day Hit-and-Run That Killed Father Found in Mexico: Police

Suspect in Father’s Day Hit-and-Run That Killed Father Found in Mexico: Police
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A woman who allegedly walked away from a crash in California that left a father dead was arrested in Mexico, according to officials.

The Los Angeles Police Department tweeted on Aug. 25 that Maritza Joana Lara, 27, was taken into custody in Mexico after leaving the United States following the crash on Father’s Day in June.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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