Yuma County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Hit And Run

On Saturday, September 22, 2018, at approximately 11:40 p.m., the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision on South Highway 95 at approximately County 15 ¼ Street near Somerton, Arizona.

According to investigators, it appears that a pedestrian, identified as Mr. Rafael Mesta Beltran, 68, of San Luis, AZ was crossing Highway 95 at the entrance to Cocopah Casino when he was struck by a  blue Toyota truck which was traveling south on Highway 95. The driver of the Toyota then continued south on Highway 95 without stopping.

Mr. Mesta Beltran was transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center with life threatening injuries where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The cause of the incident is still under investigation, and it is unknown if alcohol is a factor.

Anyone with information regarding this case, contact the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office at 928-783-4427 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous, or visit www.yumacountysheriff.org to submit an anonymous tip.

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