Kraig Pakulski / Sunday, February 22, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Man arrested after fatal hit and run in Nipomo NIPOMO, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police arrested a 30-year-old man for a fatal hit and run after he hit a pedestrian before midnight at the Bunny Avenue and Blosser Road intersection on Saturday. First responders tried to revive the 46-year-old Nipomo woman who got hit but ruled her dead at the scene, according to the SMPD. SMPD officers continued an investigation after the driver immediately fled and later found the suspect's car. SMPD officers then contacted the driver and arrested him on multiple felony charges. Those with more information on the investigation are asked to call the following number. The post Man arrested after fatal hit and run in Nipomo appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Zohran Mamdani bans most travel across NYC due to blizzard — and gives in on a snow day for students Next Article Premios BAFTA 2026: la lista de ganadores por categorías Print 19 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Local NewsNewsTop StoriesCrime & CourtsSanta Maria - Lompoc - North CountyTraffic Please login or register to post comments.