Tucson family claims county declined pursuing charges after toddler was injured in hit-and-run

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TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) – The family of Catalina Rodriguez, a toddler who died after an accident on the southside of Tucson, seek justice and answers after her case is set.

A driver hit two-year-old Catalina, her pregnant mother and grandpa on a zebra crossing and escaped from the crime scene on April 16.

“He didn’t even go out to see what happened, he just kept moving,” said Theresa Hernandez, Catalina’s grandma.

Hernandez says a quarter of the little girl’s brain had to be removed. Catalina was finally able to get home about a month ago.

“You see your sister lying in bed every day, unable to move, speak, or cry. Hardly any movement, it’s hard, ”said Theresa Hernandez.

She says doctors warned Catalina not to grow up. The family is demanding justice, claiming the Pima County prosecutor’s office refused to bring charges against the vehicle owner.

“He’s out there enjoying his life. He can wake up every day, have breakfast and see his children. My granddaughter will never get this chance. He just goes out there. I want justice, ”said Theresa Hernandez.

She says no charges will be brought as no evidence has been found that the driver was put in the vehicle at the time of the accident. KOLD News 13 reached out to prosecutors, who on Wednesday refused to comment on the case but said they would respond “as soon as possible”.

“We just ask everyone to support us. We want to make sure this doesn’t happen to another family again in the future as it broke up our family and hurt our family, ”said Paul Hernandez, Catalina’s uncle.

The family is now looking for answers and has no intention of quitting until justice is done to Catalina. There will be a peaceful rally for Catalina on Friday 3rd September. The family asks the ward to wear purple, Catalina’s favorite color.

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