Fairfield Twp. police investigate fatal hit-skip incident

A person is in custody after they hit a 72-year-old woman on Tylersville Road and fled the scene, according to Fairfield Twp. Police.

“Fairfield Twp. investigators have identified the driver and vehicle. Investigators are processing evidence from the vehicle and spoke to the driver, who is cooperating with the investigation,” police said. “Charges are pending.”

Officers were dispatched to the scene for an unresponsive woman lying in the road. Sgt. Brandon McCroskey said Digna Merita Arribasplata was struck by a vehicle just after 9 p.m. Thursday. They report that the vehicle, believed to be a 2019-2024 Kia Forte GT, fled the scene.

“Damage to the vehicle will include potential missing pieces to the front of the vehicle as well as potential side damage,” he said.

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Michael D. Pitman

Michael D. Pitman had been a reporter in southwest Ohio since 1999. He covered local governments in Warren and Butler counties, as well as state and national issues. He last covered the city of Hamilton before his retirement on Dec. 31, 2025.