The Plano police have arrested a suspect in a hit-and-run case involving a 12-year-old girl.
On December 10, surveillance footage recorded the incident as an SUV struck the girl while she was crossing Westridge Drive on her way to Wilson Middle School. The footage shows what appears to be a Buick Enclave hitting her, reversing, and fleeing the scene. The girl, who can be heard screaming as she is thrown several feet from the impact, managed to limp towards the school while crying.
Authorities had previously identified 49-year-old Zulma Beltran from Richardson as the driver, and she confessed to her involvement when questioned by law enforcement. Beltran was taken into custody around 1 p.m. on Thursday and has been charged with causing a collision that resulted in personal injury.
The Plano Police Department reported that Beltran “expressed deep regret” for not staying at the scene after the accident.
In a statement, police expressed their gratitude to the community for helping identify both the vehicle and the driver involved in this hit-and-run incident, underscoring the importance of community safety and the pursuit of justice.
