AURORA | The suspect in the fatal hit-and-run early Friday morning is in custody, but Aurora Police are still searching for a 2007 blue Toyota Corolla.
“The vehicle is expected to have heavy front-end damage,” the statement said.
Police responded to an auto-pedestrian hit-and-run crash at about 5:15 a.m. at Havana Street and East 14th Avenue, where an adult female was found dead at the scene after being struck by a vehicle, according to a statement from Aurora Police.
“Following an extensive investigation throughout the morning, Aurora Police Traffic Investigations Unit detectives identified and located the driver involved,” a police statement said.
The suspect is 31-year old Marcos Ortega-Lopez, police said. The statement said Ortega-Lopez was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash involving death, a felony, and he was transported to the Aurora Detention Center. He is currently being held in the Arapahoe County jail in lieu of $25,000 bond.
According to the latest statement from the police department, the suspected vehicle, a 2007 blue Toyota Corolla with Colorado license plate CYXB39, was still not located.
The police are requesting public information about the car. Police said anyone with information can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and still be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000, police said.
Has the 2007 blue Toyota Corolla, Colorado license plate CYXB39 been crushed or is in Mexico?
Was the accident the fault of the pedestrian or Marcos Ortega-Lopez?
Regardess ofault, stop and render whatever aid you can and call 9-1-1.
Thank you, Aurora Police Traffic Investigations Unit detectives.
Will charges be upgraded if the driver was at-fault?
I would like to know the immigration status of the driver. My daughter was put in the hospital when an illegal t-boned her car in the landscaping truck he was driving. He tried to drive away but truck broke down and he was arrested for hit-and-run. This was in Denver. He was let out of jail with a future court date but he promptly disappeared never to be seen again, what a surprise, huh?
But I thought you all wanted illegals roaming our cities. You said they are a net benefit to it. You protect them. You allow them out on no cash bonds. You spend tax dollars on them that could normally go to citizens and residents. Polis loves them! You have to take the bad with the good if you’re going to keep that stance. Sure, illegals kill people sometimes, but think how much more they add to our society.
Will charges be upgraded if the driver was at-fault?