Update: Las Cruces Hit & Run Driver Comes Forward
The search may be over for a hit-and-run driver who police said struck and killed a bicyclist in Las Cruces Wednesday night.
The Las Cruces Police Department said the driver of a white minivan suspected of killing Ricardo Duarte, 58, has been located and interviewed by police.
Police described the driver who came forward Friday afternoon only as a 21-year-old woman.
Investigators said they have taken possession of the minivan and are examining it, as well as interviewing a passenger that was in the vehicle.
Charges against the driver are pending the completion of the investigation, police said.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to call Las Cruces Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or send a tip via text message to LCTIPS (528477).