Man arrested after an intentional deadly hit-and run in Del Rey, deputies say

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. — A man is now facing murder charges after deputies say he struck another man with his vehicle intentionally in Del Rey.

According to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, 48-year-old Jaime Loza was hit by an SUV back on March 16, near Carmel and Morro Avenues.

[RELATED] 1 arrested, another wanted after failed assault attempt on Visalia school grounds

When crews arrives, Lazo was found on the road and taken to the hospital. He died a few days later.

The accused driver of a black Chevy Tahoe was later identified as 54-year-old Rolando Sanchez. Detectives do believe this may have been an intentional act.

[RELATED] Man wanted in connection to December murder in Merced

Deputies located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop near S. Bethel and E. Jefferson Avenues.

Sanchez was arrested and booked into the Fresno County Jail with charges of murder.