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Woman charged in deadly hit-and-run crash in parking lot of New Hampshire restaurant

Maria Camila Posada Canizales (Maria Camila Posada Canizales -- Manchester Police Department)

MANCHESTER, N.H. — A woman surrendered to police on Monday after a warrant was issued for her arrest in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash in the parking lot of a restaurant in New Hampshire, authorities said.

Maria Camila Posada Canizales, 27, is being held on a charge of conduct after an accident pending a court appearance on Tuesday, according to the Manchester Police Department.

Officers responding to a report of a crash involving a pedestrian at the Taco Bell on 1050 Second Street in Manchester around 6:40 p.m. on Sept. 17 found a 60-year-old woman injured in the parking lot, police announced Tuesday.

The victim, who police identified as Juliana Harbeck, of Rindge, was rushed to a local hospital, where she later passed away.

“The investigation determined that Harbeck had been hit by a vehicle, and the driver fled the scene,” the department said in a statement.

Posada Canizales was later identified as the alleged driver involved in the crash, and a warrant was obtained by police, leading to her arrest.

There were no additional details immediately available.

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