Julyssa Roaro, 18, fatally struck by 17-year-old driver that fled the scene while walking to school on Spears Road in Harris County, Texas
18-year-old hit by vehicle near Benjamin Davis High School in N. Harris County, Pct. 4 says
The victim was identified by her family as Julyssa Roaro, a senior at the high school. They said that around 7 a.m., Roaro was walking with her younger brother and crossing the road outside of a crosswalk when she was hit.
Teen hit-and-run suspect arrested after being found yards from where 18-year-old was struck: Pct. 4
Constable Mark Herman said the vehicle drove off, but deputies later found a possible suspect near Spears-Gears Road.
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