Oakland man arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run of 58-year-old woman
OAKLAND – Authorities on Tuesday announced the arrest of a 19-year-old man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run nearly a month ago in East Oakland’s Fairfax neighborhood.
The collision happened on June 16 at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Vicksburg Avenue.
Police said the victim, identified as 58-year-old Oakland resident Santu Maya, was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk when she was hit by a driver in a silver Mercedes-Benz.
Maya suffered a severe head injury and died a short time later at a hospital, police said.
The suspect, who lives near the scene of the collision, was arrested in the city, and the car he was driving at the time of the collision was found in another city, police said.
Charges had not been filed as of Tuesday.
Staff writer Harry Harris contributed to this report. Check back for updates.