Aurora Police Arrest 19-Year-Old in Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed Man, Injured Infant

Overview

• The crash occurred around 8 p.m. Friday at East 13th Avenue and North Peoria Street near Nome Park in Aurora.
• A witness who saw the collision tried to confront the driver before calling 911 as the suspect ran from the scene.
• Officers deployed a drone with a thermal camera and a K9 team to track the suspect to the park, where he was taken into custody.
• Police identified the suspect as 19-year-old Jonathon Garcia, who is being held without bond and is due in court Saturday afternoon.
• Investigators say Garcia drove a Chevrolet Trailblazer through a red light and hit a Volvo, killing the driver and seriously injuring a 1-year-old, and they believe he was under the influence of drugs and possibly alcohol; charges include vehicular homicide, reckless driving, and leaving the scene.