Buckeye man accused of hitting girlfriend with car, driving away

BUCKEYE, Ariz. - A Buckeye man was taken into custody after he allegedly hit his girlfriend with his car and drove away, police said.

The incident on May 26 left the victim severely injured and bleeding, yelling for help in a neighborhood near Yuma and Rainbow roads.

"Officers responded to the area and found neighbors assisting the victim who suffered significant injuries," said Clarissa Planalp with Buckeye Police. "She was transported to the hospital and continues to receive medical care and treatment."

The woman reportedly suffered skull fractures and bleeding in her brain from the incident.

Police say the boyfriend, identified as 42-year-old Adrian Terrell Cabrales, was arguing with the woman outside when he got in his Jeep and struck her. He drove away before officers came.

In court documents, investigators state that Cabrales drove away from the scene because he was scared.

On June 13, Cabrales was arrested in Avondale and booked into jail. He is accused of aggravated assault as well as hit & run.

Records show that the 42-year-old is currently on probation and served time in prison for criminal damage.

His bond has been set at $750,000.

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