Suspect charged in fatal hit and run involving child

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Police have announced an arrest in the fatal hit and run of a 2-year-old child in Virginia Beach last week.

A fatal hit-and-run occurred on March 10, on First Colonial Road, involving a pickup truck and a two-year-old pedestrian.

The driver, Raul Santiago, 77, of Virginia Beach, failed to yield and struck the child when making a right turn.

Santiago was arrested and charged with Felony Hit and Run with Injury. Tragically, the young victim did not survive.

Anyone with information or who witnessed the crash is urged to contact the Virginia Beach Police Department Special Operations Bureau at 757-385-4606 or Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.