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24-year-old man arrested in Waco hit-and-run, resulting in one death and two injuries

Police were able to locate Mario Rocha Jr. after a 13 hour search.

WACO, Texas — Waco Police Department identified 24-year-old Mario Rocha Jr. as the suspect of the hit-and run on Sunday, Jan. 21.

Police were able to locate Rocha Jr. after a 13 hour search.

According to the department, officers were called to N. 20th and Colcord at 1:22 a.m. where they located one vehicle had been hit and three people that were injured.

One victim died at the scene. The two other victims were taken to a local hospital and are expected to be okay, police say.

The vehicle did not stop and left the scene before officers arrived.

Waco PD described the vehicle as a yellow or cream-colored late-model four-door sedan with a box style. It may have a two-tone roof. The vehicle has chrome-colored rims and will have heavy front end and hood damage. 

The vehicle pictured below has been found along with the driver.

Credit: Waco Police Department

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