EGPD, Sac Sheriff Catch Drunk Hit and Run Driver

Suspect had three year-old in car; victim follows suspect

A hit and run incident that started on Bond Road and Bradshaw Road ended several miles north early Monday evening with an arrest.

According to Elk Grove Police reports, 30-year old Celia Espinoza of Rancho Cordova was involved in a hit and run vehicle accident and left the scene. The victim of the accident followed the suspect north along Bradshaw Road where Sacramento County Sheriff deputies conducted a stop of the vehicle.

Responding officers from Elk Grove Police contacted the suspect who reportedly displayed objective signs of impairment and failed a field sobriety test. Along with the Espinoza, her three year-old son was in the vehicle at the time of the collision.

The suspect was arrested and transferred to the county jail and the child was released to a relative.