Joseph Cerda Jr., 20, injured in hit-and-run pedestrian collision on Highway 425 in Monticello, Arkansas
Arkansas State Police identify baseball player struck by vehicle in hit and run accident
Following the meal, the group was crossing the highway to return to Holiday Inn Express when the accident happened around 8:10 p.m. A northbound "dark vehicle car" struck the young man, reports Monticello Live and State Police.
Driver arrested, charged in hit and run accident of SOU baseball player
Authorities say Katley Johnson, 24, is accused of hitting Joseph Cerda Junior, 21, around 8:10 Saturday night on Highway 425.
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