A Daytona Beach man was arrested Friday night for leaving the scene of a crash.
- Daytona Beach man arrested for fatal hit and run
- Andrus Holmes ran red light, struck vehicle
- Kenneth McDonald died from injuries
- Alcohol suspected in crash, police say
Police said one man died in the collision.
The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. Friday at Big Tree and South Nova Road.
Police said Andrus Holmes, 50, ran a red light and struck a vehicle driven by Kenneth McDonald, 64.
McDonald was transported to Halifax Medical Center where he died from his injuries.
McDonald was only .75 miles from his home at the time of the crash.
Police said they received several calls in reference to Holmes reckless driving, running red lights, speeding, and swerving.
Witnesses who saw the crash told police that Holmes walked away from the crash on his cell phone, yelling for someone to come pick him up.
They said as police approached and sirens could be heard, Holmes ran away from the scene.
Holmes was found hiding in a wooded area away from the crash scene.
Police believe alcohol was a factor in the crash and said charges are pending upon the blood results.