Carlos Meraz Gomez, 23, was taken into custody Wednesday. He is accused of hitting and killing a 62-year-old pedestrian.
The crash happened just before seven o'clock Wednesday night at Olive and Recreation.
Police believe Gomez is the driver who left the accident scene.
A short time later the suspect's vehicle-- a gray 1999 Chevrolet Silverado truck-- was located abandoned near Jackson and Thomas.