ALBUQUERQUE, NM – A pedestrian’s life was claimed after getting hit by a suspected drunk driver on Central Avenue in Albuquerque Sunday.
According to Kob 4, the Black Dodge drove on the sidewalk and ran over the pedestrian.
The pedestrian, whose identity was not released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver was identified as 22-year-old Jonathan Jessi Sandoval.
Sandoval removed his license plate and fled the scene, and later returned with his parents.
Sandoval was booked into custody and charged with vehicular homicide and tampering with evidence.
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