A Honda drove through a red light at the intersection and struck a pedestrian
Hemet, CA. – A 71-year-old woman died after being struck by a car on Saturday night in Hemet.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 11:15 p.m. at State Route 74 and Columbia Street.
A Honda drove through a red light at the intersection and struck Debra Dean.
The woman was transported to Hemet Global Medical Center, where she later died.
The alleged driver, 21-year-old William David Camarena, fled the scene and was later located and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.