Arrest Made In South Austin Hit-And-Run That Killed 5-Year-Old

AUSTIN, TEXAS — An arrest has been made in the death of 5-year-old Illianna Martinez, who died last month after a hit-and-run traffic wreck, police said Tuesday.

Police said Jorge A. Granados, 22, was arrested in the Louisiana city of Slidell on Tuesday after fleeing from the scene of the wreck. He will be extradited to Austin to stand trial, currently facing a charge of failure to stop and render aid, a second-degree felony.

The arrest comes after a collision that occurred on the morning of March 21 at the intersection of Palo Blanco Lane and Teri Road in South Austin. Illianna was mortally injured in the collision that occurred at around 7:40 a.m., clinging to life for nine days before succumbing to her wounds on March 30 at Dell Children's Medical Center just before 4:30 p.m.

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Police issued a rare request to members of the media in the aftermath of the incident, requesting that reporters not contact the girl's family as the family was grieving.

Police ask anyone who may have information to contact them by calling detectives at (512) 974-5594 or submitting tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.