Rosalia Ortega dies in fatal Santa Maria hit-and-run crash
Fatal Santa Maria hit-and-run death of Rosalia Ortega – Obituary
The Santa Maria Police Department has released details on the hit-and-run that led to the death of 1-year-old Rosalia Ortega earlier in October. The crash happened on October 13 on the 600 block of West Cypress Street. According to officials, the vehicle involved fled the scene, prompting a search for the driver.
Authorities have identified the suspect as 35-year-old Federico Garcia Galvez, a Santa Maria resident who now faces charges of felony hit-and-run resulting in injury or death. Ortega was reportedly taken to a hospital following the incident, where she was pronounced dead.
Police are actively investigating the incident and request anyone with information on Galvez’s whereabouts or any details related to the collision to contact Officer Robles at 805-929-3781, extension 2315.