POLK COUNTY, Iowa — An arrest has been made in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a 14-year-old girl who was riding a scooter Sunday night.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said Mario Palafox-Manzano, 18, is being held in the Polk County Jail on charges of:
- Leaving the Scene of a Serious Injury Accident
- Failure to Render Aid
- No Insurance
- No Valid Driver’s License
The crash happened around 6:25 p.m. near the intersection of NW 94th Avenue and Highway 415, according to the PCSO. The victim was transported to a metro hospital with serious injuries and an update on her condition has not been provided.
The PCSO said witness statements and video evidence led law enforcement to identify and arrest Palafox-Manzan in the case…