A Lake Charles woman has been arrested in a Monday night fatal hit-and-run of a pedestrian walking alongside Nelson Road.

Lake Charles Police Lt. Jeffrey Keenum said the crash occurred at about 7:30 p.m. March 3 at the intersection of Nelson Road and Imperial Boulevard and claimed the life of 67-year-old James Etta Bell.

Keenum said Bell was found deceased, lying in the road.

“The driver of the vehicle involved departed the scene without stopping, identifying themselves, or rendering aid,” Keenum said.

He said on Friday officers with the department’s traffic division identified a suspect vehicle on Chris Lane. Officers then arrested Brandice L. Watson, 44. She is charged with hit-and-run driving resulting in death or serious bodily injury.

Keenum said the case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Lake Charles Police Department Traffic Division at 337-491-1311.