Woman arrested for deadly hit-and-run crash in Porterville, CHP says

PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KFSN) -- A woman has been arrested for a deadly hit-and-run crash near Porterville on Thursday.

It happened just after 4 pm on Highway 190 near Highway 65.

The California Highway Patrol says a man in his 60s walking across Highway 190 when he was hit.

The victim was taken to the hospital, where he died.

Authorities say the driver, 85-year-old Leoila Poneda Huanaco, left the scene.

A short time later, the vehicle was found less than a mile down the road near Poplar Avenue and Prospect Street.

Officers arrested Huanaco and booked her into jail on felony hit-and-run charges.

"We just highly encourage everyone to remain at the scene of a crash as it is required by law and if you leave the scene of a crash it can ultimately lead to hit and run charges depending if there are any injuries involved," urged California Highway Patrol Officer Cory Chapman.

As of Friday afternoon, authorities are still working to confirm the identity of the man who died.

Officials say they don't believe drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.