Authorities arrested 45-year-old Dhkir Robinson in connection with the fatal collision that killed Wiston Perlaza, 22, on Wednesday.
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According to officials, Wiston was struck while walking with a date on Valentine's Day. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
His date was taken to a local hospital and treated for non-fatal injuries.
Robinson has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, operating a motor vehicle resulting in death with a suspended license, and endangering an injured victim.
The investigation remains active.
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