Santa Maria Police make arrest in fatal traffic collision. 
On Thursday, August 1st, 2024, at approximately 3:25 P.M., Santa Maria Police Officers were dispatched to the shopping center at 1627 North Broadway for a hit and run collision. The suspect fled in his vehicle which was located unoccupied in a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was seized for evidence but the suspect was not located.
The investigation revealed that Santa Maria resident Sandra Mushegan (82 years old) was walking out of a store in the shopping center as the suspect was driving through the parking lot. The victim was struck and run over by the suspect's vehicle.
When officers arrived, the suspect had fled the scene. The victim was transported by ambulance to Marian Medical Center with injuries to her legs. On August 6th, 2024 SMPD Traffic Investigators were notified that Mushegan died from her injuries at the hospital.
After an extensive investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Francisco Alvarez Bravo, a 36 year old resident of Santa Maria. He was arrested on Friday, September 27th, 2024 for Hit and Run resulting in death.
Anyone with information on the collision is encouraged to call Officer M. Jensen at 805-928-3781 ext. 1233.
Address/Location
Santa Maria Police Department
1111 W Betteravia Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-928-3781