Local

Driver identified after 72-year-old woman hit, killed by car

72-year-old woman identified after deadly hit and run

FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police have identified the driver accused of hitting and killing a 72-year-old woman.

The Fairfield Township Police Department responded to a call around 9 pm on Nov. 20 for an unresponsive female in the roadway on Taylorsville Road, according to a spokesperson.

[DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]

TRENDING STORIES:

The woman, identified as Digna Merita Arribasplata, was found critically injured from being hit by a vehicle.

The vehicle fled the scene.

As of Nov. 21 at 10:15 p.m., police had spoken to the driver and said charges are pending.

We will continue to follow this story.

[SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]

0