The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies responded to a call about a pregnant woman who had sustained injuries and was found lying on the road.

In Lake Montezuma, Arizona, authorities have apprehended a suspect after discovering the injured pregnant woman on an Arizona roadway.

According to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived at the scene near Morning Drive and Beaver Creek Road in Rimlock following reports of a woman injured while lying in the street.

Witnesses informed YCSO that they observed a white SUV, similar to a Jeep Cherokee, driving away from the area.

The 29-year-old woman was reported to be seriously hurt. She was airlifted to a hospital in Phoenix and is expected to survive, although the condition of her fetus remains uncertain.

On September 8, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 30-year-old Jesus Junior Luis Hernandez, who is suspected to be involved, along with a vehicle linked to the incident.

Investigators suspect that the woman fell from the vehicle while Hernandez was allegedly driving her and subsequently left the scene.

Silent Witness:

Arizona’s Silent Witness Program offers a way for the public to provide tips and share information regarding local crimes.

The program disseminates information about unresolved felony cases through various channels, including TV, radio, and social media.

Anyone with knowledge about this incident or about the suspect is encouraged to call 480-948-6377. Alternatively, tips can be submitted through the Silent Witness app, ensuring the anonymity of the informants.

A live person responds to calls received by the Silent Witness program 24/7, and any tips received will be forwarded to the detective handling the case.

Tips that lead to an arrest or prosecution may earn the submitter a reward of up to $1,000.

Those with information can use the Silent Witness Tips Form to provide details.

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