Man accused of hit-and-run after pregnant woman found injured on Yavapai County road
Yavapai County hit-and-run driver arrested
A driver accused of hitting a pregnant woman and leaving her lying on a Yavapai County road has been arrested. The alleged hit-and-run driver is 30-year-old Jesus Junior Ruiz Hernandez.
YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. - A driver accused of hitting a pregnant woman and leaving her lying on a Yavapai County road has been arrested.
The backstory:
The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office says an injured 29-year-old pregnant woman was found lying in the roadway at around 3 p.m. on Sept. 7 near Top Of the Morning Drive and Beaver Creek Road.
"According to witnesses, a pearly white SUV, possibly resembling a Jeep Cherokee, with all black emblems, was seen leaving the area towards Rimrock," the sheriff's office said.
The victim was flown to a hospital in Phoenix and is expected to survive. The unborn child is OK.
Jesus Junior Ruiz Hernandez
What we don't know:
The victim wasn't identified.
What they're saying:
On Sunday night, YCSO said 30-year-old Jesus Junior Ruiz Hernandez was arrested for hit-and-run, endangerment and disorderly conduct. His white SUV was also found.
"Initial investigation shows that, during an argument, the victim fell out of the car and the suspect drove over her, then left the scene," YCSO said.
Map of the area where the woman was found
What you can do:
Anyone with information about this is asked to call YCSO at 928-771-3260. You can call Silent Witness at 1-800-932-3232 to remain anonymous.