Dayveonna Polk, 3, killed in pedestrian collision with hit-and-run driver Issac Maldonado, 22, at 18th and R Street in Merced, California
3-year-old girl now dead after Merced hit and run, police say
They are now looking for a suspect who is driving a 90s purple or maroon Honda Accord. Anyone with information is urged to call the Merced Police Department at (209) 388-7752 or the tipster line at (209) 385-4725.
Man arrested in connection with hit-and-run crash that killed 3-year-old
Police say Maldonado was booked into Merced County Jail for felony hit and run and vehicular manslaughter.
Man sentenced to 6 years in prison for hit and run that killed 3-year old Merced girl
Attorneys say Maldonado was sentenced to 3 years for the hit and run, but it was doubled because of prior strikes.
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