68-year-old woman killed in Dayton hit-and-run identified; 19-year-old arrested

A woman who died after being involved in a hit-and-run crash in Dayton Wednesday morning has been identified.

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News Center 7′s Mike Campbell working to learn more about this crash and case. He’ll have the latest tonight on News Center 7 at 5:00.

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April Cartwright, 68, was identified as the victim of the crash by the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office on Thursday morning.

As News Center 7 previously reported Cartwright’s vehicle was hit by a 2011 Mazda that ran a red light at the intersection of Stanley Avenue and Webster Street around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday. She died from her injuries at the scene.

The driver of the Mazda ran away from the scene after the crash.

Dayton Police confirmed Wednesday night that the driver, a 19-year-old man, later admitted to being responsible for the crash and running away.

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