Court records indicate the driver allegedly confessed to hitting the man, and a reward had been offered for information about the case.
BAYTOWN, TEXAS - October 21, 2026
A woman has been charged and arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash in Baytown, Texas, that killed 33-year-old Samuel Ybarra, according to ABC13 Houston. The crash took place in May, and court records show the driver left the scene after the collision.
Key Facts
- Date: May 5, 2026 (crash); reported October 21, 2026
- Location: 100 block of Williams Avenue, Baytown, Texas
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run
- Vehicles involved: Dodge Charger (reported as a late 2015 to 2023 model)
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality (Samuel Ybarra, 33)
- Responding agencies: Baytown Police Department
- Reported by: ABC13 Houston
Crash Overview
On May 5, investigators said a man was struck in the 100 block of Williams Avenue by a Dodge Charger. Surveillance cameras reportedly recorded the driver stepping out of the vehicle, checking on the man, and then leaving. Court records say the driver came back to the scene, removed a piece from the car, and drove away a second time.
The Baytown Police Department said Ybarra was taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. Court records state that several cameras captured the crash and that the driver later abandoned the vehicle near a property.
According to court records, a tip from Ybarra's family led investigators to Analicia Llamas. She was arrested on an unrelated charge, and records say she confessed to hitting Ybarra. ABC13 Houston reported that court records show she has been charged, but the specific charge has not been made clear in the reporting.
People Involved
- Samuel Ybarra, 33, died from injuries after being taken to the hospital, according to the Baytown Police Department.
- Analicia Llamas was arrested, according to court records reviewed by ABC13 Houston.