BEATRICE, Neb. (KOLN) - A driver believed to be involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning was arrested after deputies located his vehicle later that afternoon.

Rene Castaneda was taken into custody Saturday afternoon and charged with accidental failure to stop resulting in death, according to the Gage County Sheriff’s Office.

The Gage County Sheriff’s Office was called to a crash after midnight on Highway 4 just east of Southwest 45th Road.

A pedestrian was killed in the crash, and deputies say Castaneda drove away from the scene without reporting the incident or rendering aid to the victim.

The next of kin of the deceased have been notified.

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