Jessica Enchautegui-Otero, 33, killed and Deputy Sheriff Adam Pennell, 25, injured by hit-and-run driver on State Road 60 in Lake Wales, Florida
Woman killed, deputy injured in Polk County hit-and-run, FHP says
As Pennell called EMS to the scene to treat Enchautegui-Otero, an unknown vehicle entered the median and hit both of them before fleeing the scene.
Deputy Pennell has broken arms, ribs and pelvis after hit-and-run
Judd said his agency was working with Crime Stoppers to increase the reward in the case from $3,000 to $10,000.
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“Just come out and say it just for peace of mind. And I hope that God will forgive you,” said Maria Enchautegui, Jessica’s mom.
There is a $10,000 reward for any information that would lead to the driver’s arrest.
Tip leads to arrest in Polk hit & run that injured deputy, killed woman
Thursday afternoon Polk County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that an arrest had been made in the case thanks to an anonymous Heartland Crime Stoppers tip.
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Deputies say Lewis "made a full confession." According to the email, he had been at a party on Oct. 28, drank beer and drove home.
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“He told them he knew he hit something but didn’t know what he hit. He expressed remorse at killing Jessica Enchautegui-Otero and injuring Polk County Deputy Adam Pennell,” a sheriff’s office spokesperson said.
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