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Fireworks Fund Cut Short by Fatal Hit-and-Run
8 Jul
Summary
- Young woman died after being struck by speeding driver on July 4th.
- Victim was selling fireworks to fund a road trip to Florida.
- Suspect faces vehicular homicide charges; bail set at $750,000.
A 19-year-old woman, identified as Anahi Mendoza, was tragically killed on July 4th when she was hit by a speeding driver near Highway 20 and Township Street. The driver fled the scene of the accident.
Mendoza's uncle shared that she was selling fireworks at the time to raise funds for a planned cross-country road trip to Florida.
Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal incident. Police stated the suspect possesses a multi-state criminal record, including 17 felony convictions.
The suspect has been booked into jail on charges of vehicular homicide, driving under the influence (DUI), and driving with a suspended license. His bail has been set at $750,000.
