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Oceanside Woman Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run on DUI-Related Charges

Investigators are asking witnesses to contact Oceanside police.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 10:20 p.m. Thursday to eastbound Oceanside Boulevard west of El Camino Real after a pedestrian was struck.
  • The victim, an adult male, died from his injuries and his identity has not been publicly confirmed.
  • Using city surveillance cameras and license-plate reader data, investigators identified a 2020 Ford Ranger tied to the collision.
  • Police located the truck at the home of its registered owner, 65-year-old Yolanda Orozco of Oceanside, who admitted driving at the time.
  • Officers said she showed signs of intoxication and arrested her on suspicion of felony hit-and-run with additional DUI-related charges; the case remains under investigation and witnesses are asked to call (760) 435-4952.