Investigators Attest Suspect in Fatal Hit & Run Traffic Collision

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept 23, 2024) - Anaheim Police investigators have arrested Edgar Arce, a 24-year-old Anaheim man, for a fatal hit-and-run traffic collision.

On September 15, 2024, at approximately 4:40 a.m., Anaheim Police officers and Anaheim Fire & Rescue personnel responded to the area of Katella Ave, west of Euclid St, regarding a "hit and run" traffic collision. Upon arrival, they discovered a woman who had suffered a severe traumatic injury. The woman was transported to the hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.

Witnesses stated that a dark-colored SUV traveled westbound on Katella Ave and struck a female pedestrian in the traffic lanes. After the collision, the SUV driver left the scene. The female pedestrian was identified by the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner as Ms. Sabrina Ruiz Adame, a 47-year-old woman who was listed as transient.

On September 18, 2024, traffic investigators identified Edgar Arce, a 24-year-old Anaheim resident, as the driver of the SUV during the collision. Investigators charged Mr. Arce with felony hit-and-run and booked him at the Anaheim Police Department the same day. The vehicle used during the incident has been recovered and is being processed for evidence.

The investigation is still ongoing. Investigators are asking anyone with additional information about this incident to contact the Anaheim Police Department at 714-765-1900 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS.