Suspect Arrested In Richmond Hit-And-Run That Killed Boy, 4

RICHMOND, CA — Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the hit-and-run collision that killed a four-year-old boy who was walking with his parents, the Richmond Police Department said Sunday.

The identity of the suspect, who surrendered Saturday evening, will not be released, police said.

The boy was walking with his parents when he was hit about 5 p.m. Friday near the 2200 block of Coalinga Avenue in Richmond's Belding Woods neighborhood, police said Saturday.

The child was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition, but he died at 11:50 p.m. Friday, Richmond police Lt. Matt Stonebraker said.

Police released the boy's first name, Hector, and a photo of the child that was provided by his family.

The suspect was arrested at 7 p.m. Saturday on suspicion of hit and run resulting in death, police said, saying that news coverage and community outreach helped identify the suspect.

According to police, the SUV didn't stop after hitting the boy and had last been seen headed west to Coalinga on 23rd Street.

"We need your help finding it so we can bring the driver to justice and bring closure to Hector's family," Richmond police said Sunday on their Facebook page.

Police posted surveillance photos of the vehicle and said it was a 1999-2003 metallic blue, 2-door Ford Explorer with aftermarket wheels and should have front-end damage.

Bay City News contributed to this report.