Woman charged in deadly Ennis hit-and-run
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As of Monday, no one has been charged in the criminal investigation. But DPS says a person of interest has been identified and interviewed. No surveillance video was found, so they were relying on tips from the public. The victim’s family is also fielding tips themselves, hoping an arrest is coming.
ENNIS, Texas - The Texas Department of Public Safety has made an arrest in a deadly hit-and-run in Ellis County.
26-year-old Sandra Maritza Molina of Ennis is charged with failure to stop and render aid involving death.
Sandra Maritza Molina
36-year-old Alonzo Burrow Jr. was hit and killed on February 1.
Investigators say Burrow was walking in the northeast lane of traffic on FM 1182 when he was hit and killed by a silver 2006 Toyota Sienna.
Family members tell FOX 4 they believe Burrow was walking to his mother's house when he was killed.
Alonzo Burrow Jr.
Molina was driving that vehicle, according to investigators.
Officials say she then fled the scene, and did not report the crash.
Texas DPS says the arrest was made thanks to leads provided by citizens to the Ellis County Sheriff's Office and Ellis County Crime Stoppers.