CHULA VISTA, Calif. (KGTV) — A woman suspected in a Chula Vista hit-and-run crash that left a 70-year-old woman dead was located and arrested, police confirmed.
Chula Vista police said the crash happened Jan. 11 just before 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of North Greensview Drive and Park Meadows Road.
Officers and paramedics were dispatched to the area after witnesses reported a woman down on the street with serious injuries.
Life-saving measures were performed at the scene before the woman was transported to an area hospital, but police said the victim died after arrival.
The victim was identified by police as Ruizhi You.
On Tuesday night, the Chula Vista Police Department confirmed the arrest of 46-year-old Monica Armenta in connection with the crash.
Police officials stated: “At the onset of the investigation, investigators had very limited suspect information. Officers and Traffic Bureau detectives worked tirelessly, canvassing the neighborhood, interviewing nearby residents, speaking with potential witnesses, and searching for available video evidence.
Using the limited vehicle description that was developed, investigators utilized the Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) system to help narrow their search and identify investigative leads. Through this process, detectives located the suspected vehicle at its registered address in Chula Vista.”
Police said Armenta was arrested at the residence and transported to Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility. She was taken into custody on suspicion of felony hit-and-run and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter, according to police.
Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact the Chula Vista Police Department Traffic Bureau at 619-409-5833 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
