On Thursday, authorities identified 32-year-old Sierra Arellanes as the victim who died after being hit by a vehicle on Wednesday in Torrance while officers arrested 20-year-old Kevin Torres-Valencia, of Wilmington, who initially fled the scene after the collision.
As per the initial information, the fatal hit-and-run crash took place at approximately 1 a.m. at Pacific Coast Highway and Calle Mayor. The early reports showed that Sierra Arellanes was hit by a vehicle. The pedestrian suffered major injuries and was declared dead at the scene by the officials.
A video surveillance of the suspect vehicle was located during the investigation. Police was later contacted by a relative of the suspect regarding the accident. Kevin Torres-Valencia was then detained by the officers on suspicion of felony hit and run. There is no sign that the suspect was impaired at the time of the collision. No other information has been provided.
An investigation is ongoing.
May 13, 2022
Source: 2 Urban Girls