Burnaby RCMP say they have arrested a suspect in a hit-and-run collision in December that left a 64-year-old woman seriously injured.
The RCMP Criminal Collision Investigation Team arrested the 45-year-old Burnaby man on Thursday. He has not been identified because charges have not yet been approved in the case.
The accident occurred at the intersection of Canada Way and Burris Street on December 11.
Maria Espedido suffered seven broken ribs, damage to her liver and lungs and a fracture to her right arm so severe it required the insertion of a steel plate.
The collision was captured in a shocking dashcam video that showed Espedido walking in a crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle appearing to be turning left. The vehicle then leaves without slowing down.
A GoFundMe for Espedidowho works as a caregiver, raised just under $20,000.