Juan Ortiz Mendoza arrested for DUI after fatal hit and run in Santa Maria

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police arrested a Juan Ortiz Mendoza for DUI charges in a fatal hit-and-run after hitting a pedestrian before midnight at the Bunny Avenue and Blosser Road intersection on Saturday.

First responders tried to revive the 46-year-old Nipomo woman who got hit but ruled her dead at the scene, according to the SMPD.

SMPD officers continued an investigation after Mendoza immediately fled and later found the suspect's car.

SMPD officers then contacted Mendoza and arrested him on multiple felony charges including DUI. Those with more information on the investigation are asked to call the following number.