A mother riding her motorcycle Friday night was killed after Arlington police said a suspected drunken driver crashed into her.
In a statement, police said the crash happened at about 11:17 p.m. on Aug. 23 at South Watson Road and Webb Lynn Road in Arlington.
Investigators said 22-year-old Kenneth Polk was traveling eastbound on Webb Lynn Road in a Dodge Charger and is accused of running a red light and crashing into a motorcyclist. Police said Polk left the scene but was quickly located and arrested.
The motorcyclist was identified as 43-year-old Julie Maldonado. She was taken to a hospital in critical condition but later died.
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Arlington police said investigators believe Polk was intoxicated at the time of the crash.
"Witnesses described his vehicle fleeing an unrelated hit-and-run incident involving a mailbox at a nearby residence," said police in a statement.
Polk's charges were upgraded to intoxication manslaughter and collision involving death. Polk is being held on bonds totaling $450,000.
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"The Arlington Police Department reminds everyone that driving under the influence is never worth it. The consequences can be devastating and irreversible. If you plan to drink, plan ahead," said the police department in a statement.
