CASA GRANDE (AP) – A woman has been arrested in connection with the death of her boyfriend who was hit by a car after a family dispute, police said.

Casa Grande Police announced on Saturday that Sherry Sears, 51, was incarcerated at the Pinal County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder.

It wasn’t immediately clear on Sunday whether a lawyer would still be available to plead on Sears’ behalf.

Billy Stephen, 59, lies near the road in critical condition after a car-pedestrian collision occurred around 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, police were called out, and suffered “significant trauma.” Police said they found Mr. He died from his injuries.

“Detectives found significant evidence to conclude that Sears and Stevens had a verbal argument before hitting them with their car,” the police said in a statement.

Sears remained at the scene until he was taken into custody, police said.

The case was sent to the county attorney’s office for review.