The crash happened overnight Saturday on Highway 99 and Avenue 200. Police say Jesus Suazo was driving when he drifted off the roadway, hit a fence and crashed into several pieces of farm equipment.
The female passenger was ejected from the car while Suazo ran from the scene.
He was captured a short time later.
The passenger died on scene and police believe Suazo was under the influence at the time of the crash.
He's now facing charges in the crash.