The girl was struck Wednesday morning at the intersection of McFadden Avenue and Newhope Street near Fitz Intermediate School.
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The driver fled the scene, but authorities on Thursday confirmed that an 18-year-old woman was arrested later that evening. The Santa Ana Police Department said officers served a search warrant at a residence on West Kent Avenue, where they found the blue four-door sedan involved in the collision.
Santa Ana police searching for driver who struck 12-year-old girl walking to school
The driver was identified as Madeline Ortiz. She was booked for felony hit-and-run at the Santa Ana Jail.
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After the crash, the child was taken to a hospital in critical condition. She has since been listed in stable condition.