Ruizhi You, 70, of Chula Vista, was killed in the crash that took place near North Greensview Drive and Park Meadows Road at about 5:27 p.m. on January 11
Chula Vista, CA – The pedestrian who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver at an intersection in Chula Vista Sunday evening has been identified by the Medical Examiner's Office.
Ruizhi You, 70, of Chula Vista, was killed in the crash that took place near North Greensview Drive and Park Meadows Road at about 5:27 p.m. on January 11.
Chula Vista police responded to multiple calls of a pedestrian laying down in the roadway. At the scene, authorities learned that the victim had been hit by a vehicle that fled the area.
The Chula Vista Fire Department performed life-saving measures on the victim. Despite the efforts by the medical personnel, the pedestrian succumbed to her injuries at a hospital. Authorities identified the victim as You.
Shortly after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, the Chula Vista Police Department arrested a suspect at her home in connection with the incident. The suspect, identified as Monica Armenta, 46, of Chula Vista, was booked into Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility on suspicion of hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter.
The accident remains under investigation by the Chula Vista Police Traffic Bureau. Anyone with additional information on the incident is asked to call the department at (619) 409-5833 or the San Diego County Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
In Chula Vista, an estimated 800-900 crashes were reported in 2024, with specific roads like Broadway Street, H Street, and Main Street noted as having a higher incidence of accidents. Telegraph Canyon Road is another area of concern, prompting the Chula Vista Police Department to release specific data showing between 56 and 71 crashes annually from 2020-2024 on that stretch, with a total of 8 fatalities reported there between 2020 and August 2025. Traffic collision data from the City of Chula Vista's dashboard provides detailed statistics on crash types, including those involving pedestrians, with over 1,500 “no pedestrians involved” incidents reported across various years. The most dangerous times for crashes are during the morning and evening rush hours (7-9 AM and 4-7 PM) due to commuter traffic, while Fridays and weekends see an increased risk, partly due to a higher chance of impaired drivers. The leading cause of traffic fatalities statewide in California is distracted driving, which is likely a significant factor in local crashes as well. Chula Vista also averages about 55 bicycle accidents per year, making it one of the cities with a higher rate of such incidents in San Diego County, after San Diego itself.
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