A San Ramon man was arrested in a hit-and-run that killed a 72-year-old woman Sunday night at Bollinger Canyon Road and Canyon Lakes Drive, San Ramon police said.
The pedestrian was struck by a red Ford Explorer that left the scene at about 7 p.m. She was flown via helicopter to John Muir Medical Center but died of her injuries around 10 p.m.
Justin Stubblefield, 31, of San Ramon was arrested shortly after the incident. Witnesses to the collision described Stubblefield's vehicle, and it was quickly located by San Ramon police.
Stubblefield was arrested on charges of hit-and-run resulting in a death, vehicular manslaughter and a probation violation. Stubblefield also had a suspended license and was wanted on a warrant for burglary.
Residents in the area told Patch Bollinger Canyon Road was closed for about five hours after the accident.
Less than a month ago, a fatal hit-and-run took place just outside of San Ramon in Dublin. In that case, and.
If you have any information about Sunday night's accident, San Ramon police asks you to contact them at 925-973-2700.
