The driver of a dump truck involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Tampa Monday morning has been arrested and charged, according to Tampa Police.

Officials said David Yribar-Hernandez, 46, now faces the following charges:

  • Leaving the scene of a crash with death
  • Fleeing and attempting to elude a police officer

According to Tampa police, the victim, Stephen J. Waters, 39, was struck on east Columbus Drive at 53rd Street. The crash happened at 5:40 a.m.  

Detectives said after the truck left the scene, a vehicle matching its description was located near N 50th Street and Interstate 4. There a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Deputy pulled over the truck.

Detectives were subsequently able to determine that it was the truck that was involved in the fatal collision.         

No further information has been released.