$1,000 Reward Offered for Tips Leading to Hit-and-Run Suspect

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Police are hoping the public can help find the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident on Highway 395 in Hermiston on Aug. 31, 2019. (OSP photo)

The Oregon State Police is continuing to ask the public’s help in identifying the driver of a fatal hit-and-run accident that happened in Hermiston nearly 18 months ago.

A reward of $1,000 has been offered by the victim’s family for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

A close-up view of part of the suspect vehicle’s bumper that was left at the scene. (OSP photo)

On Aug. 31, 2019, Antonia M. Cobarubias, 41, of Hermiston, was pushing a shopping cart northbound when a red car struck her from behind. The accident occurred around 2:30 a.m.

Cobarubias sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the car did not stop, but several pieces of the vehicle were left at the scene. The OSP believes the car to be a 1994-2001 Acura Integra.

OSP is is continuing to request that anyone with information regarding this hit-and-run crash to contact the Oregon State Police by dialing *OSP or contact the Oregon State Police Hermiston Office directly by dialing (541) 567-3215.