Stephanie Vara Arrested, 15-Year-Old Injured in Hit-and-Run Accident on Willow Street [Laredo, TX]

Stephanie Vara Detained, 15-Year-Old Cyclist Hospitalized after Laredo Hit-and-Run

 
LAREDO, TX (April 30, 2024) — Authorities arrested 23-year-old Stephanie Vara after a hit-and-run accident on Sunday, April 21.
 
According to the Laredo Police, the incident occurred at the 1200 block of Willow Street near McPhearson Avenue at around 2:00 p.m.
 
When paramedics arrived, they discovered a 15-year-old cyclist confused and disoriented.
 
Emergency responders brought the victim to LMC in critical but stable condition.
 
Police said a vehicle allegedly left the scene.
 
On Monday morning, police notified the public to look out for a suspect vehicle. They described it as a 2018 Chevy Malibu or Impala. Additionally, they said it has a front cracked windshield and a hanging front license plate.
 
By Monday afternoon, police took Vara into custody. They arrested her at around 12:49 p.m. and charged her with an accident involving serious bodily injury, a third-degree felony.
 
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