Riverbank man, 19, arrested after pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle

A suspect has been arrested after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle near Riverbank on Tuesday night, authorities said.

The California Highway Patrol said the collision happened at about 9 p.m. near Claribel Road and Langworth Road.

Evidence gathered at the scene indicated the suspected vehicle could have been a 2009-2014 white Ford F-150. The CHP said it should have right front damage to its headlight assembly, right front bumper, hood and fender. 

Officers said the vehicle believed to be involved was recovered on Wednesday. The suspect, a 19-year-old Riverbank man, was also arrested on suspicion of felony hit and run.

The victim has been identified by the Stanislaus County Coroner's Office as 79-year-old Modesto resident Peggy Holt.

Anyone with information about the collision is urged to contact the CHP Modesto office.